Fieldwork Techniques

Question 1

What techniques should you use?

Answer 1

1) analysis
2) conclusions
3) evaluating

Question 2

What is important about analyzing?

Answer 2

1) Describe what the data shows
2) Describe patterns and correlations
3) Look for anomalies
4) Use statistical analysis, e.g. means etc
5) Use statistical tests
6) Use geographical knowledge to help explian

Question 3

Why are conclusions important?

Answer 3

1) It’s a summary of your investigation
2) It’s an answer to the question you have
3) It’s an explanation of how your conclusion fits into the wider geographical world and how others can use your results

Question 4

Why is evaluation important?

Answer 4

1) It says how good or bad the assessment was
2) Identifies problems with the method
3) Suggests improvements
4) How would other assessments have worked better
5) What conclusions can’t be drawn from the analysis
6) Considers the accuracy of the data
7) Comments on the approximate nature and any limitations
8) Assesses how confident the results can be relied on