Sketches/Word clouds/Implications of anomalies

Question 1

What are field sketches?

Answer 1

outline of key features. Annotated/labelled to show key geographical features relevant to the research question.

Question 2

When should you use field sketches?

Answer 2

To show location of data collection and key geographical features of an area

Question 3

What are the strengths of using field sketches?

Answer 3

Show location of the enquiry
Can compare different sites > show differences linking to initial question
Can identify key geographical features quickly and refer back to it
Clear/visual presentation of sites
Reality/immediate at time of data collection > particularly useful if the site is changing

Question 4

What are the weaknesses of using field sketches?

Answer 4

Time/skill limits

Question 5

What are the implications of anomalies?

Answer 5

Gives data that doesn’t fit with the rest of the pattern/irregular data > inaccurate results > impact on conclusions drawn
Can be difficult to identify in the raw data > so data collection methods aren’t changed/improved > may only become apparent in the results.
May show the need to investigate further > so more data is collected.

Question 6

What are word clouds?

Answer 6

Show qualitative data.

The larger the word the more used it is.

Question 7

When should you use word clouds?

Answer 7

To show qualitative data clearly.

Question 8

What are the strengths of using word clouds?

Answer 8

Clear/visual > quickly interpreted/ widely understood.

Uses open questions > wider range of opinions/people aren’t limited in their answers.

Question 9

What are the weaknesses of using word clouds?

Answer 9

Doesn’t display numbers > do not know how many people were asked (could be a small sample size).
Lack of context > who was asked/when where they asked so data may be biased (not reflect the general population).