2.4(c) Coastal fieldwork 3 - general skills Flashcards
Name one disadvantage of systematic sampling.
It may result in over or under-representation of a particular feature
Give three examples of secondary data.
Census results OR
Weather data OR
Old photographs OR
Maps OR
Newspaper articles OR
Websites
What are two types of questions that can be used in questionnaires or interviews?
Closed questions and Open questions
What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative data?
Quantitative data records quantities, while qualitative data records descriptive information
What are the three main types of sampling discussed in the document?
Random sampling, Systematic sampling, Stratified sampling
What is an environmental quality survey used for?
To collect data about the environmental quality of different sites
What is the purpose of sampling in fieldwork?
To provide a representative and statistically valid sample of the whole area or population being studied
What is an advantage of random sampling?
It is the least biased of all sampling methods, as all possible sample sites have an equal chance of being selected
When is stratified sampling particularly useful?
When the study area includes significantly different parts known as subsets
What is a strength of qualitative data compared to quantitative data?
Qualitative data is more in-depth and often more valid than quantitative data
How can the subjectivity of environmental quality surveys be reduced?
By completing them in small groups to reach a consensus or using the mode of surveys completed by multiple students
What is the purpose of an aim in fieldwork?
The aim explains what the enquiry is attempting to achieve
What characteristics should a hypothesis have?
A hypothesis should be clear, directional, and measurable
Name three factors that influence the choice of fieldwork location.
Topic of the enquiry, Distance, Accessibility, Suitability
