fieldwork Flashcards
why we collect primary data
collect sufficient data to answer our hyporthesis
why secondary
to confirm the validity of our findings
random
where the entire target population has an equal chance of selection
eliminates sample bias
could miss out on key data sett
systematic
observations taken at regular intervals
provides a representative sample
could miss out on key data sets
stratified
his is where a propirtiionate number of observations is taken from each part of the population
includes all key data sets
complete
include all hte data
representative
time consuming
line graph
simple to read and to construct
good visual impression of trends and changes
bar chart
displays relative numbers and proportion of multiple categories
summarises a large amount of data in a visual easily interpretalbe form
evaluate the reliability of your conclusions
intro what you did and where
stranghts of methodology nad link back
weaknesses and link back
conclusion