Model birdwatching | Answers observers associated with the variable | Prognostic | |
Dependent variable | |||
WTP† | Nat. - Int. | The project objective is to reduce to zero the net loss of wetlands and Chinampas as winter habitat for migratory birds in the Mexican portion of the route of the Centre. If asked, what would be the maximum amount of money you are willing to be paid as a contribution to achieving the conservation of wetlands and Chinampas, how much would you pay? “X” US dollars a year? |
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Independent Variable | |||
Group: Socio-Economic | |||
EducationØ | Nat. | Educational level: | + |
1 = Highschool, 2 = Graduate, 3 = Post graduate. | |||
Age¥ | Nat. - Int. | Number of years. | +, − |
Gender† | Nat. - Int. | 1 = Man and 0 = Woman. | +, − |
IncomeØ | Nat. - Int. | The range where their income. | + |
31 ranges are available and ranges from lowest to highest value. |
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Group: Birdwatching | |||
Members¥ | Nat. | How many members of you family are birdwatchers too? | +, − |
EquipmentØ | Nat. - Int. | Which of the following bundles best describe the gear you use for birdwatching? | + |
Range of five categories, from lowest to highest quality team. | |||
Belongs† | Nat. | Do you belong to any environmental organization (birdwatching)? | |
YES = 1, NO = 0. | |||
State | Int. | Have you ever gone birdwatching outside your state? | + |
YES = 1, NO = 0. | |||
Time¥ | Int. | Approximate time in minutes in a birding. | + |
Group: Payment Aspect and of the Place | |||
Posture¥ | Nat. - Int. | Posture or payment amount birder face to make your decision. | - |
There are 16 (national) and 19 (international) amounts ranging from low to high value. The amount offered to the observer is done randomly. | |||
Rest† | Nat. | Do you agree with the following statement? “The preservation/conservation of these resting places strongly determinates the survival of many migrating shorebird species, hence the amount of this birds to be watched”. | + |
YES = 1, NO = 0. | |||
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| In your opinion: the programs for the conservation/preservation of wetland areas along the Central Flyway (Xochimilco), as a resting place for migrating shorebird species, should be financed and handled with: | +, − |
Financed† | Nat. - Int. | 1 = A mutual fund cooperation between governments of Canada, Mexico and US. 0 = Mexican government funds independently. | |
Xochimilco† | Nat. | Have you ever gone birding at Xochimilco (Mexico)? | + |
YES = 1, NO = 0. | |||
Payment† | Nat. - Int. | In your opinion, what would be the best payment method? | +, − |
1 = Charge to your credit card or online payment, 0 = Other no electronically. | |||
Residence† | Int. | Location. | +, − |
Canada = 1, United States = 0. |