Question

abu is studying the effects of urban green spaces on mental health in Cape Town. Initially, he finds too much general information on urban planning. To better align his research with his objectives, Jabu should:

Shift his focus solely to the types of plants used in urban green spaces.

Refine his research to "impact of urban green spaces on mental health among Cape Town residents."

Expand his search to include all types of urban spaces globally.

Concentrate his research on the cost-effectiveness of urban green spaces.



The correct answer is 2. Indicate why 4 is the incorrect choice.


This focus shifts the research away from the broader inquiry into how these spaces as a whole affect mental health


This approach could lead to information overload, making it difficult for Jabu to draw meaningful conclusions applicable to his initial interest.


This focus would lead Jabu towards economic evaluations and away from the qualitative and quantitative analysis of mental health benefits

Answer 1

The correct answer is 2, and the incorrect choice is 4 for the following reason:

**This focus would lead Jabu towards economic evaluations and away from the qualitative and quantitative analysis of mental health benefits.**

By concentrating on the cost-effectiveness of urban green spaces, Jabu would be diverting his attention from the core objective of understanding how these spaces affect mental health. While evaluating the cost-effectiveness could provide valuable insights about funding and resource allocation, it would not address the psychological and emotional impacts of urban green spaces on residents. Jabu's primary interest lies in the relationship between mental health and urban green spaces, and shifting to a focus on economic factors would sidetrack him from analyzing the actual mental health outcomes and benefits derived from such spaces.