Fieldwork (paper 3)

• What is the focus of paper three in geography?

  It covers issue evaluation, field work, and skills
• What is an accurate conclusion in field work?

  Data collected correctly and is trustworthy
• What is a reliable conclusion in field work?

  It is based on sufficient data collected
• What type of data might you collect for river characteristics?

  Depth and speed of the river
• What is a risk assessment in field work?

  Identifying and mitigating potential risks
• What is random sampling in data collection?

  Selecting sites without a specific agenda
• What is a disadvantage of random sampling?

  It may lead to non-representative data
• What is systematic sampling?

  Picking sites at regular intervals
• What is stratified sampling?

  Picking sites based on specific topics
• What is a key advantage of stratified sampling?

  It allows for comparison of different areas
• Why is it important to balance primary and secondary data?

  To draw accurate and reliable conclusions
• What is primary data?

  Data collected by the researcher themselves
• What is secondary data?

  Data collected by someone else
• What is the purpose of a questionnaire in field work?

  To gather opinions and data from people
• What is the benefit of using averages in data analysis?

  They help identify trends and reduce anomalies
• What is a chloropleth map?

  A map using colors to show data amounts
• What is an isoline map?

  A map with lines connecting equal values
• What is a disadvantage of dot maps?

  Clustering makes them hard to read
• What do flow lines represent?

  Movement of something from one place to another
• What is the difference between bar charts and histograms?

  Bar charts show discrete data, histograms continuous
• What does a line graph show?

  Change over time with dependent and independent variables
• What is a scatter graph used for?

  To show the relationship between two data sets
• What is a divided bar chart used for?

  To show results of a questionnaire
• What is a pictogram?

  A graph using symbols to represent data
• What is a pie chart?

  A divided circle representing parts of a whole
• What are the key sections of paper three in geography?

  • Issue evaluation
  • Unfamiliar field work
  • Geographical skills
• What are the key terms to understand for unfamiliar field work?

  • Inquiry question
  • Data presentation
  • Accurate conclusion
  • Reliable conclusion
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of different sampling strategies?

  • Random sampling:
  • Advantage: Equal chance of selection
  • Disadvantage: May not be representative
  • Systematic sampling:
  • Advantage: Good area representation
  • Disadvantage: Time-consuming
  • Stratified sampling:
  • Advantage: Flexible for comparisons
  • Disadvantage: Potential for bias
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of various data presentation techniques?

  • Averages:
  • Advantage: Identify trends
  • Disadvantage: May obscure individual data
  • Chloropleth maps:
  • Advantage: Spot trends easily
  • Disadvantage: Doesn't show total values
  • Line graphs:
  • Advantage: Show change over time
  • Disadvantage: Too much data can clutter
• What are the key statistical measures to know for paper three?

  • Mean
  • Median
  • Mode
  • Range
  • Interquartile range
• What are the types of graphs and their uses in geography?

  • Bar charts: Compare discrete data
  • Histograms: Show continuous data
  • Scatter graphs: Show relationships between two variables
  • Pie charts: Represent parts of a whole
• What are the key considerations for improving data collection methods?

  • Ensure accuracy and reliability
  • Collect diverse opinions
  • Gather data over time and conditions
• What should you do if you encounter risks during field work?

  • Conduct a risk assessment
  • Identify potential risks
  • Suggest mitigation strategies