Geog Cluster 1 topic 3.1

Question 1

What is a hypothesis?

Answer 1

A measurable statement consisting of two or more variables

E.g: The temperature of the school field is highest at 3pm

Question 2

What is a research question?

Answer 2

A question that outlines a specific scope for investigation related to the topic

E.g: How does the temperature of the school field change over the course of a day?

Question 3

What are the 2 different types of data?

Answer 3

Quantitative data and qualitative data

Question 4

How can quantitative data be collected

Answer 4

Closed ended questionnaire surveys

Question 5

How can qualitative data be collected

Answer 5

Open ended questions in questionnaire surveys or in semi structured interviews

Question 6

What are the 4 factors that the scope of the investigation can be adjusted on?

Answer 6

Research aims
Study area
Sample size
Timeframe

Question 7

What are limitations in fieldwork?

Answer 7

Limitations brought about by research aim, study area, sample size and timeframe may require adjustments in fieldwork depending on the resources available.

Question 8

What are some risks in fieldwork?

Answer 8

falls, cuts, minor injuries, traffic accidents

Question 9

Why must we consider risks in fieldwork

Answer 9

Potential risks in fieldwork must be considered to ensure that mitigation measures are implemented to avoid harming people and nature.