The show "Urban Backyard Make-Over" aims to redesign small city backyards over a weekend as a surprise to the homeowner. In this context, the response variable that would be of interest is the overall outcome of the backyard renovation, which includes assessing the homeowner's reaction, satisfaction, and contentment with the transformed outdoor space.
The show's goal is to positively impact the lives of the homeowners by enhancing their living environment. Therefore, the primary response variable would be the level of satisfaction expressed by the homeowner with the completed backyard makeover, taking into consideration their feedback, approval, and any specific changes that were made to meet their preferences.