Geographical Investigation Flashcards
This set of flash cards helps to recap on key concepts of geographical investigation.
Formula: Mean annual temperature
[Total suum of temperature for 12 months] / 12
Formula: Mean temperature
[Total sum of temperature] / total number of days
Formula: Temperature range
Maximum temperature - minimum temperature
Formula: Total rainfall or total precipitation
Total sum of rainfall amount for 12 months
Hypothesis is …
A smart guess or statement that shows the relationship between two variables.
Hypothesis can be…
Proven or rejected by the data collected.
Guiding question is…
A question about two variables without revealing their relationship.
ACCURACY of data collection refers to …
The correct and accurate ways or methods of USING WEATHER INSTRUMENTS.
ACCURACY of data collection can be improved by …
Taking precautionary measure when USING WEATHER INSTRUMENTS.
RELIABILITY of data collection refers to …
The FREQUENCY of various considerations: no of days, locations, number of collections, consistent intervals etc.
RELIABILITY of data collection can be improved by …
Giving SPECIFIC suggestions to improve on the frequency of the various considerations, such as number of days, locations, collections etc.
Data representation looks at …
How the data can be presented. E.g. Line graphs bar graphs, scatter graphs
Scatter graph is used when …
I need to prove or show the RELATIONSHIP between two variables.
Constructing a scatter graph requires me to …
[ 3 steps]
- Label the x- and y-axes correctly
- Plot the data accurately
- Draw the best fit line
Making conclusion or proving a hypothesis means …
Look at the data and conclude whether the hypothesis can be proven or not.
