1.5 Fieldwork Skills

• Fieldwork allows students to observe and collect data about the physical and human environment
• Fieldwork methods in geography are limited to weather observations.

  False
• What is the purpose of questionnaires in fieldwork?

  Gather primary data
• Fieldwork in geography can foster engagement with the local environment.


  True
• Good research questions should be addressable through data collection and analysis during fieldwork.
• Arrange the following fieldwork methods in the order they might typically occur during a study:

  1️⃣ Observation

  2️⃣ Measurement

  3️⃣ Questionnaires

  4️⃣ Sampling
• What is the purpose of questionnaires in fieldwork?

  Gather primary data
• Why should research questions for fieldwork be specific and focused?

  To target a particular issue
• A good example of a research question for urban land use is: "How does proximity to public transportation influence the types of businesses
• Urban, rural, and coastal locations offer unique advantages and disadvantages
• What is one purpose of fieldwork in geography?

  Develop critical thinking
• Sampling in fieldwork involves selecting representative locations or features to study in detail
• A good research question should be answerable through data collection.


  True
• Selecting suitable fieldwork locations is crucial for effective geographical research.


  True
• The relevance of a location to the research question is a key criterion for fieldwork.


  True
• Accessibility is a key criterion for selecting fieldwork locations.


  True
• Coastal locations are always safe for fieldwork due to their stable weather conditions.

  False
• Questionnaires may be subject to response bias.
• Ethical data collection requires respecting privacy and avoiding exploitation.
• Responsible fieldwork practices build trust
• What is a common geographical fieldwork method for gathering relevant information?

  Observation
• Questionnaires are used in fieldwork to gather primary data from local people.

  True
• Conducting fieldwork safely requires a thorough risk assessment
• Ordering the purposes of fieldwork in geography

  1️⃣ Investigate geographical phenomena first-hand

  2️⃣ Apply geographical skills and concepts learned in the classroom

  3️⃣ Develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Measurement in fieldwork uses equipment to collect quantitative data.
• What is one benefit of conducting fieldwork in geography?

  Enhancing understanding of concepts
• Why should a research question for fieldwork be specific and focused?

  To avoid broad investigations
• What is the primary purpose of fieldwork in geography?

  Investigate geographical phenomena
• What is the primary purpose of fieldwork in geography?

  Observe and collect data
• Measurement in fieldwork involves collecting quantitative data using equipment.


  True
• Fieldwork allows students to investigate geographical phenomena first-hand.

  True
• What is an example of a good research question for urban land use fieldwork?

  How does proximity to public transportation influence businesses?
• Match the location type with its advantage:

  Rural ↔️ Manageable traffic

  Coastal ↔️ Rich biodiversity
• Order the common data collection methods from qualitative to quantitative:

  1️⃣ Observation

  2️⃣ Questionnaires

  3️⃣ Measurement
• What is a key safety consideration in fieldwork?

  Risk assessment
• Building trust with the local community is essential for responsible fieldwork practices.


  True
• Prioritizing safety and responsibility ensures effective geographical fieldwork.


  True
• When using questionnaires, ensure questions are specific and response options are well-defined
• Effective communication of fieldwork results requires appropriate data visualization techniques
• What is one primary purpose of fieldwork in geography?

  Investigate geographical phenomena