Fieldwork Human

Question 1

What is the title of the human fieldwork enquiry?

Answer 1

“To what extent has regeneration improved the quality of life for people in Stratford?”

Question 2

What two areas were compared in the investigation?

Answer 2

East Village (regenerated) vs. Carpenters Estate (not regenerated).

Question 2

Where was the human fieldwork investigation conducted?

Answer 2

Stratford in Newham, London.

Question 3

Why was Stratford chosen for this investigation?

Answer 3

It underwent major regeneration after the 2012 Olympics, making it ideal for comparison . Previously deprived due to deindustrialisation in the 1980s.

Question 3

What aspects of “quality of life” might be assessed in this investigation?

Answer 3

Housing, employment, environment, transport, and social well-being.

Question 3

What is meant by “regeneration”?

Answer 3

The process of improving an area through redevelopment and investment.

Question 4

Why was Stratford regenerated?

Answer 4

It was redeveloped for the 2012 London Olympics.

Question 5

How was data collection made efficient?

Answer 5

Sites were within walking distance, allowing data collection in one day.

Question 5

What was a key limitation of the location choice?

Answer 5

Only two sites were visited, so the whole area was not fully covered.

Question 6

How were these risks reduced?

Answer 6

Crossing roads in safe places.
Wearing suitable footwear.

Question 6

What were the risks during data collection?

Answer 6

Traffic – risk of collision.
Slips, trips, and falls.

Question 6

What is a geosnap?

Answer 6

A photograph taken to show the quality of life (QoL) in both areas.

Question 7

Why were geosnaps used?

Answer 7

To provide visual evidence of differences in quality of life.

Question 8

What is an Environmental Quality Survey (EQS)?

Answer 8

A method of scoring different factors affecting quality of life.

Question 8

How was the EQS conducted?

Answer 8

Each site was scored from 1 (poor) to 5 (good) across 8 categories.

Question 9

Why was the EQS used?

Answer 9

To quantitatively compare quality of life between the two areas.

Question 9

What 8 qualities were assessed in the EQS?

Answer 9

Building quality, traffic, vandalism, litter, green space, lighting, pavement quality, and street furniture.

Question 10

What was the community service tally?

Answer 10

A tally count of public services like bus stops, shops, and parks.

Question 11

What were the 3 pieces of primary data we collected?

Answer 11

Geosnaps
Environmental Quality Survey (EQS)
Community Service Tally

Question 12

Why was the community service tally used?

Answer 12

To compare access to services at each site.

Question 13

Why were geosnaps reliable and accurate?

Answer 13

A range of photos was taken, showing detailed evidence of quality of life.

Question 14

How was the EQS made more reliable?

Answer 14

Scores were agreed upon as a group.

Question 15

Why was the community service tally reliable?

Answer 15

It was simple to count, reducing the chance of errors.

Question 15

How was bias reduced in the EQS?

Answer 15

The average of the class scores was taken for final results.

Question 16

Why were geosnaps not fully reliable or accurate?

Answer 16

Photos were chosen based on personal preference, leading to bias.

Question 16

Why might the EQS results be biased?

Answer 16

Scores were based on personal opinion, which could vary between people.

Question 17

Why might the community service tally be inaccurate?

Answer 17

Some services may have been missed or counted incorrectly.

Question 18

What education data was used in the investigation?

Answer 18

Census data on Level 4 qualifications or above.

Question 19

Why was education data used?

Answer 19

To compare education rates in regenerated and non-regenerated areas

Question 20

How does education relate to quality of life (QoL)?

Answer 20

Higher education levels often lead to better job opportunities and income.

Question 21

Why was the census data reliable and accurate?

Answer 21

Collected by the government for all households, making it accurate

Question 22

Why was the census data up to date?

Answer 22

The data was from 2021, ensuring recent information.

Question 22

Why might the census data not be fully reliable?

Answer 22

Some households may have changed since the census was taken.

Question 23

What sampling method was used?

Answer 23

Stratified sampling.

Question 23

Why was stratified sampling used?

Answer 23

Two pre-selected sites were chosen—one regenerated, one not—to allow comparison.

Question 24

How did annotating geosnaps help interpret data?

Answer 24

Provided qualitative insights with detailed annotations on quality of life.

Question 24

Why was a radar graph used for EQS scores?

Answer 24

Made it easy to compare different quality of life categories between sites.

Question 25

How did a dual bar chart help with tally data?

Answer 25

Allowed clear comparison of service counts between sites.

Question 26

How could the investigation be improved?

Answer 26

More sites – Visiting additional areas would provide a fuller picture of Stratford. Larger sample size – Conducting multiple EQS surveys at different points (e.g., every 20m) would give more accurate results. Reduce bias – EQS scoring is subjective; additional secondary data could improve accuracy. More secondary data – Looking beyond education to health and employment statistics would give a better understanding of quality of life.

Question 26

Why might geosnaps and annotations be biased?

Answer 26

They are subjective—photos could focus on positives in East Village and negatives in Carpenters Estate

Question 27

What was a limitation of the radar graph for EQS scores?

Answer 27

Some scores (e.g. 1 or 5) could be misinterpreted as high or low.

Question 27

What was a limitation of the dual bar chart?

Answer 27

Too many different services on the Y-axis could make it confusing.

Question 28

What did the geosnaps show about quality of life?

Answer 28

East Village had better quality of life, with more green spaces, walking signs, and paths encouraging physical and mental health.

Question 29

What did the EQS reveal about environmental quality?

Answer 29

East Village had higher scores, especially for pavement quality, lighting, and green space (all scored 5 vs. 1 in Carpenters Estate).

Question 30

How did the service tally compare between the two sites?

Answer 30

More services in East Village, especially:

Question 31

What was the overall conclusion of the investigation?

Answer 31

Regeneration in Stratford has largely improved quality of life, especially in environmental quality, services, and education.

Question 31

What did the census data show about education levels?

Answer 31

Higher education rates in East Village (81% Level 4 or higher vs. 56% in Carpenters Estate).

Question 32

Why was the conclusion reliable and valid?

Answer 32

-Based on four different methods (3 primary, 1 secondary), all showing improvements. -Used class averages for EQS and service tally, reducing bias and increasing reliability.

Question 32

What specific improvements were seen in East Village?

Answer 32

Better pavements, green spaces, building quality, and lighting. More services (playgrounds, sports facilities, walking routes). Higher education rates, indicating better quality of life.