Unit 3 - Section B: Fieldwork Flashcards
Define random sampling
Where samples are chosen at random using a random number generator to avoid bias
Define systematic sampling
When you take samples at regular intervals such as every 2m
Define stratified sampling
Where you choose samples from different groups to get a good overall representation
What is qualitative data?
Data that is descriptive (non-numerical)
What is quantitative data?
Measures of values or counts expressed as numbers
What is primary data?
Data collected that is original and collected from you
What is a hypothesis/enquiry question?
A statement/question that you will try to answer during your investigation
What is secondary data?
Data collected using already available resources
What is a sampling method?
How you decide to collect your data (Systematic, stratified, random)
Define reliable
The ability of your data to be reproduced
Define accuraccy
How close results are to the true value
Define quantity
The quantity of data you decide to collect
What is the advantage of Taunton for our human geography hypothesis?
-There were many regeneration sites which means you can do many different sites within close proximity and compare them
-Also it is small and safe meaning there is less risk of injury
What was the chosen sampling method with our human geography hypothesis and why?
-Stratified
-As there were many different regeneration schemes so we could see how they differed and the benefits they possessed
Which data collection methods did you use when you did your human geography fieldwork?
-Environmental quality assessment (EQA0 - Quantitative
-Epitome words - Qualitative
