mappleton

• What is the enquiry question for the study of Hornsea and Mappleton?

  Impacts of groynes and rock armour
• What data collection methods were used in the study?

  1. Systematic sampling and beach profiling
  2. Bi-polar survey of coastal management
• Why is systematic sampling used in the study?

  To minimize bias and provide a representative sample
• What tool was used to measure the elevation of the beach profile?

  A clinometer
• What is a strength of the systematic sampling method?

  Creates an evenly distributed sample
• What is a weakness of the systematic sampling method?

  Inferences may be inaccurate
• Why are Hornsea and Mappleton suitable locations for this enquiry?

  They have coastal management strategies in place
• What is one risk associated with the fieldwork?

  Strangers
• How can the risk of strangers be reduced during fieldwork?

  Stay in small groups
• What should be done to mitigate traffic risks during fieldwork?

  Stay on the pavements and look both ways
• What is the purpose of the bi-polar survey in the study?

  To assess the effectiveness of coastal management
• What scale was used in the bi-polar survey?

  -3 to +3
• What does a negative score in the bi-polar survey indicate?

  Low effectiveness
• What was the mean bi-polar survey score?

  +14
• What conclusion can be drawn from the results of the study?

  The coastal management strategies are effective
• What is the hypothesis of the study?

  Coastal management methods are effective
• What type of data presentation method was used for Method 1?

  Located bar graph
• What is one strength of the located bar graph?

  Shows the drop clearly at each groyne
• What is one weakness of the located bar graph?

  Can become cluttered and difficult to read
• What is the erosion rate of the Holderness coast?

  2-3 metres per year
• What is one source of secondary data used in the study?

  Environment agency
• What is a potential source of human error in the study?

  Human error may affect data accuracy
• How could the sample size affect the findings of the study?

  A larger sample may increase accuracy
• What could make the findings of the study more generalizable?

  A larger sample size