One-sample t-test of the identified challenges of integrating sustainability concepts and practices in rural community buildings
| Test Value = 3.5 (95% confidence level) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN | Challenges | t | p | (Null hypothesis) remarks |
| 1. | Lack of awareness of sustainability concepts in rural areas | 5.097 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 2. | Lack of importance attached to sustainability by community leaders | 9.362 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 3. | Unfamiliarity with sustainability | 4.515 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 4. | Lack of sustainability expertise/skilled labour | 4.804 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 5. | Difficulty in acquiring data on existing building | 6.223 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 6. | Lack of sustainability technological training | 7.132 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 7. | Lack of occupants' interest | 4.387 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 8. | Lack of technology | 3.365 | 0.001 | Rejected |
| 9. | Resistance to change from the use of traditional technologies/ | 6.001 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 10. | Low level of expertise amongst professionals | 4.279 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 11. | Lack of regulatory framework for sustainable urban developments | 5.645 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 12. | Lack of innovation | 5.618 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 13. | Lack of interest and market demand in the community | 3.940 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 14. | High initial capital cost | 4.010 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 15. | Lack of government support | 6.723 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 16. | Lack of coordination among stakeholders | 3.906 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 17. | Lack of sustainable rural building measurement database and design tools. | 2.023 | 0.047 | Rejected |
| 18. | Poor planning and design | 2.943 | 0.005 | Rejected |
| 19. | Unaware of the benefits of sustainability | 5.828 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 20. | Limited availability of sustainable materials | 3.200 | 0.002 | Rejected |
| 21. | Fiscal inequality/financial constraints | 3.004 | 0.004 | Rejected |
| Test Value = 3.5 (95% confidence level) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN | Challenges | (Null hypothesis) remarks | ||
| 1. | Lack of awareness of sustainability concepts in rural areas | 5.097 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 2. | Lack of importance attached to sustainability by community leaders | 9.362 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 3. | Unfamiliarity with sustainability | 4.515 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 4. | Lack of sustainability expertise/skilled labour | 4.804 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 5. | Difficulty in acquiring data on existing building | 6.223 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 6. | Lack of sustainability technological training | 7.132 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 7. | Lack of occupants' interest | 4.387 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 8. | Lack of technology | 3.365 | 0.001 | Rejected |
| 9. | Resistance to change from the use of traditional technologies/ | 6.001 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 10. | Low level of expertise amongst professionals | 4.279 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 11. | Lack of regulatory framework for sustainable urban developments | 5.645 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 12. | Lack of innovation | 5.618 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 13. | Lack of interest and market demand in the community | 3.940 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 14. | High initial capital cost | 4.010 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 15. | Lack of government support | 6.723 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 16. | Lack of coordination among stakeholders | 3.906 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 17. | Lack of sustainable rural building measurement database and design tools. | 2.023 | 0.047 | Rejected |
| 18. | Poor planning and design | 2.943 | 0.005 | Rejected |
| 19. | Unaware of the benefits of sustainability | 5.828 | 0.000 | Rejected |
| 20. | Limited availability of sustainable materials | 3.200 | 0.002 | Rejected |
| 21. | Fiscal inequality/financial constraints | 3.004 | 0.004 | Rejected |
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