3.3.2 Section B: Human Fieldwork Flashcards
Hypotheses for human fieldwork enquiry:
How successful is the regeneration of Cardiff Bay?
Hypotheses:
- The environmental quality will be higher in Cardiff Bay compared to the surrounding area to the north that has not been regenerated.
- The environmental quality of the area will have improved between 1987-2023
- There will be a wide variety of land uses in Cardiff Bay for local residents and visitors.
- Local residents and visitors will have a largely positive perception of Cardiff Bay.
Regeneration:
is the long-term upgrading of existing urban, rural, industrial and commercial areas to bring about social and economic change
When was the Cardiff Bay Regeneration Project set up and how large of an area was it set to regenerate?
set up in April 1987 to regenerate 1,100 hectares of old derelict docklands of Cardiff
What was the Cardiff Bay Regeneration Project part of?
part of the British gov’s Urban Development Programme to regenerate particularly deprives and run-down areas of British inner cities
Mission statement of Cardiff Bay Regeneration Project
“To put Cardiff on the international map a superlative maritime city, which will stand comparison with any such city in the world, thereby enhancing the image and economic well-being of Cardiff and Wales as a whole
2 main aims of the Cardiff Bay Regeneration Project:
- To promote development and provide a superb environment in which people will want to live, work and play.
- To bring forward a mix of development, which would create a wide range of job opportunities and reflect the hopes and aspirations of the communities of the area.
Why is Cardiff Bay suitable for our human fieldwork enquiry?
- Cardiff Bay was part of a nationally funded regeneration scheme. Therefore, we can test to see the extent to which it has been successful (environmentally, socially and economically)
- Our findings could be used to advise future regeneration projects
- It is the capital of Wales and therefore a commercial, retail and residential area so we should have many visitors and local residents to speak to
- For the same reasons, there will be many buildings so we can assess land-use
Risks when collecting data for human fieldwork enquiry:
- slips, trips and falls
- environmental factor (sun, rain)
- tricky people
- traffic
Mitigations for risks when collecting data for human fieldwork enquiry:
- slips, trips and falls - wear sensible shoes
- environmental factor (sun, rain) - take sunscreen and wear a hat to avoid heat stroke
- tricky people - avoid contact with “suspicious” people + stay in groups which would mean you would be less likely to get into difficulty if you were alone and if you did one of you could call a staff member if required
- traffic - cross at pedestrian crossing and look both ways before you do, this means you’d be much less likely to be involved in a collision with a vehicle
- getting lost - take a map and know where the agreed meeting location is
Mitigations for risks when collecting data for human fieldwork enquiry:
- slips, trips and falls - wear sensible shoes
- environmental factor (sun, rain) - take sunscreen and wear a hat to avoid heat stroke
- tricky people - avoid contact with “suspicious” people + stay in groups which would mean you would be less likely to get into difficulty if you were alone and if you did one of you could call a staff member if required
- traffic - cross at pedestrian crossing and look both ways before you do, this means you’d be much less likely to be involved in a collision with a vehicle
- getting lost - take a map and know where the agreed meeting location is
Data collection method and equipment used for the hypothesis “The environmental quality will be higher in Cardiff Bay compared to the surrounding area to the north that has not been regenerated.”:
- Primary – Environmental Quality Survey/assessment
- Clipboard
- Tablet (with Survey123 to record data)
Sampling used for the hypothesis “The environmental quality will be higher in Cardiff Bay compared to the surrounding area to the north that has not been regenerated.”:
- stratified (purposefully selected Bute street)
- systematic (we then sampled every 80m)
Justification for data collection method and sampling method used for the hypothesis “The environmental quality will be higher in Cardiff Bay compared to the surrounding area to the north that has not been regenerated.”:
- We used stratified sampling to purposefully select Bute Street as it provided a transect from Cardiff Bay into the surrounding area. We then used systematic sampling every 60m because to show change in area as you when up Bute’s street away from Cardiff Bay at regular intervals
- We did need to choose a survey that can be conducted quickly and easily
- An Environmental Quality Survey is also useful as the rating system remains the same between investigation areas and therefore makes comparison of areas easier
- They are subjective but this can be counteracted by completing in small groups to reach a consensus regarding the score or by using the mode of EQS completed by a number of students.
Data collection method and equipment used for the hypothesis “The environmental quality of the area will have improved between 1987-2023.”:
- Primary and secondary – Re-photography - existing and own photos
- Camera phone
- Internet for existing photos
Sampling used for the hypothesis “The environmental quality of the area will have improved between 1987-2023.”:
stratified
Justification for data collection method and sampling method used for the hypothesis “The environmental quality of the area will have improved between 1987-2023.”:
- We used stratified sampling to purposefully select the areas wherephotographs had been taken in 1987
- This allowed us to easily make a side by side comparison to note similarities and differences between 1987 and 2023
- Even though we were restricted in the areas we could analyse (a photo had to have been taken in 1987) re-photography is a useful qualitative data source
- It allows us to compare visual aspects of Cardiff Bay between 1987 and 2023
Data collection method and equipment used for the hypothesis “There will be a wide variety of land uses in Cardiff Bay for local residents and visitors.”:
- Primary - Measuring of land-use using a map with key and tally for building use
- Clipboard
- Map
- Colouring pens and pen
Sampling used for the hypothesis “There will be a wide variety of land uses in Cardiff Bay for local residents and visitors.”:
- stratified
- systematic
Justification for data collection method and sampling method used for the hypothesis “There will be a wide variety of land uses in Cardiff Bay for local residents and visitors.”:
- This method can be more up to date than digital and physical maps
- Prior to the survey, we used stratified sampling tochoose a relevant area that will be representative of what we are investigating, meaning we didn’t miss any areas of interest
Data collection method and equipment used for the hypothesis “Local residents and visitors will have a largely positive perception of Cardiff Bay.”:
- Primary – Questionnaire
- Clipboard
- Questionnaire & pen
Sampling used for the hypothesis “Local residents and visitors will have a largely positive perception of Cardiff Bay.”:
- stratified
- random
Justification for data collection for hypothesis “Local residents and visitors will have a largely positive perception of Cardiff Bay.”:
- This allowed us to collect in depth opinions from the perspective of locals and visitors, which is integral to our investigation
- Face to face interviews canallow for more complex questions as interviewer is present to clarify wording and probe for more information
- It meant that we could speak to locals and visitors who might not be reached byphone and Internet questionnaires might not be able to reach
- We used stratified to select points of interest
- We used random so that we could speak to a range of locals and visitors
Data presentation method for the hypothesis “The environmental quality will be higher in Cardiff Bay compared to the surrounding area to the north that has not been regenerated.”:
plot of the transect on GIS and use of choropleth circles
Map and EQS survey for the hypothesis “The environmental quality will be higher in Cardiff Bay compared to the surrounding area to the north that has not been regenerated.”:
Justification for using map to present data for the hypothesis “The environmental quality will be higher in Cardiff Bay compared to the surrounding area to the north that has not been regenerated.”:
- The plot of the transect on GIS and use of chloropleth circles, will clearly show you how the environmental quality has changed with distance from the Cardiff Bay area
- This helps you to respond to the hypothesis
Data presentation method for the hypothesis “The environmental quality will be higher in Cardiff Bay compared to the surrounding area to the north that has not been regenerated.”:
Re-photography
Re-photography for the hypothesis “The environmental quality will be higher in Cardiff Bay compared to the surrounding area to the north that has not been regenerated.”:
Re-photography for the hypothesis “The environmental quality of the area will have improved between 1987-2023.”:
- Re-photography is a great method to use as you can annotate the photographs to show the change that has occurred
- This then helps make direct comparisons of the area in 1987 and 2023
Data presentation method for the hypothesis “There will be a wide variety of land uses in Cardiff Bay for local residents and visitors.”
land use map
Land use map for the hypothesis “There will be a wide variety of land uses in Cardiff Bay for local residents and visitors.”: