Stages in an enquiry

Question 1

How many stages are there in an enquiry

Answer 1

6

Question 2

Name all 6 stages of an enquiry in order

Answer 2

1) Planning stage
2) Data collection
3) Data protection
4) Analysis
5) Conclusions
6) Evaluation

Question 3

What is the the planning stage of a enquiry

Answer 3

Understanding of the kinds of questions capable of being investigated through fieldwork and an understanding of the geographical enquiry processes appropriate to investigate these.

Question 4

What happens in the data collection phase of a enquiry

Answer 4

Quantitative (statistical data and measurements) and qualitative (observation and description) data is collected

Question 5

What is the representation phase of a enquiry

Answer 5

This has to be in various ways including maps, GIS, graphs and diagrams (hand drawn and computer generated)

Question 6

What is the analysis and explanation phase of a enquiry

Answer 6

Noticing trends from data collected and using knowledge of relevant geographical case studies and theories to give reasons

Question 7

What is the conclusion phase of an enquiry

Answer 7

Making summaries of the data and drawing conclusions from them, referring back to hypotheses and theory.

Question 8

What is the evaluation phase of an enquiry

Answer 8

Reflecting critically on fieldwork data, methods used, conclusions drawn and knowledge gained.