Testing the Hypothesis, Part 2

The problem I have picked is the lack of blue lights on emergency row. For this assignment, I have interviewed five different people.

First, I interviewed a parent of a student who goes here. This mother seemed very concerned about this issue and agrees that this should be an issue that needs to be fixed right away. She went on to explain how she has always explained to her children to never ever walk alone especially late at night. She knows sometimes her son walks home late at night alone, and knowing he is walking to an area where in case of an emergency you can’t even get help scares her.

My second interview was my roommate. After studying in the library late last night I asked her how she got home, she looked at me and said she walked like she always does. I explained to her the situation as well, and she knew exactly what I was talking about. She said one reason she only walks alone is because of the blue lights in the area of where she is walking. She explained how she would never walk alone in the fraternity area because of the lack of lights.

Third, I interviewed a friend who lives on fraternity row. He is aware of what is going on and believes this is something all the fraternities should work together as well to get the university to add lights. He went on to explain though, he does not care to have the lights and feels safe walking alone as long as he has a cellphone with him.

            After meeting with one of my TA’s, she believes this shouldn’t even be a conversation amongst people and without hesitation the University’s security should make sure to add them in this area to avoid risking anything bad happening. She also explained how this did not affect her because she is not in that area ever unless she is with a group of people.

            Lastly, I interviewed another student at UF. One who did not agree with this situation, she felt that it was irrelevant to her because only boys live on Fraternity row, she explained that it would be beneficial if UF added lights but agreed that it honestly does not affect her.

Inside the Boundary                                                                                  Outside the Boundary

Students who live in the area                                                Students who don’t live in the area

Adding emergency lights to Frat. Row             Using cellphones instead of relying on the lights

Safety precautions                                         In case of an emergency you can call 911 on phone