What do geographers do with their data?
In this lesson we will be learning about what geographers do with their data. We will begin by drafting an analysis and conclusion of your fieldwork. Finally, we will review as to whether the enquiry question has been answered.
What do geographers do with their data?
In this lesson we will be learning about what geographers do with their data. We will begin by drafting an analysis and conclusion of your fieldwork. Finally, we will review as to whether the enquiry question has been answered.
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- Draft the analysis and conclusion of the fieldwork
- Answer the enquiry question
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Q1.
What do graphs and charts help geographers see in their data?
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Q2.
How does data have to be presented to help form conclusions?
It should be inaccurately presented.
It should be presented as a bar graph.
Q3.
Which of these sentences is the correct description of a pie chart?
To show discrete (non-continuous) data, which is data that is counting something, often in different categories.
To show the correlation (relationship) between two sets of data.
Q4.
What is the most important thing to remember when completing fieldwork?
The enquiry question.
The method of recording data.
Q5.
Which of these statements is not true?
Enquiry questions may help explain the importance of the features or location of places.
Enquiry questions may seek information about the organisation of human or physical features of places.
5 Questions
Q1.
What was the most frequently observed mode of transport in Mr Barber's fieldwork study?
Cars
Motorbikes
Q2.
What is data analysis?
When you present your data.
When you summarise your research.
Q3.
What do geographers do at the end of their fieldwork research?
Analyse their data.
Write their conclusion.
Q4.
What do graphs and charts help geographers see in their data?
Enquiry questions
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Q5.
What would be the best fieldwork tool for measuring biodiversity of an area?
A questionnaire.
A sketch map.