Secondary data

Question 1

Why could using secondary data be important to our investigation?

Answer 1

As it shows how and what the surrounding land is used for

Question 2

What forms of secondary data have we used

Answer 2

• Os maps
• Geology Map of Hunstanton
• Photos of Hunstanton

Question 3

What are advantages of secondary data

Answer 3

-supports hypothesis’s we make
-gives background information
-shows land use over time
-data about population, economic backgrounds + cultural differences, (census + statistics)
-maps + land use surveys to give data about the different zones of land use.

Question 4

State disadvantages of secondary data

Answer 4

-It may be unreliable
-it may be outdated
-it isn’t from first hand experience
-bias