Geographical Investigation

Question 1

Describe Systematic Sampling

Answer 1

1. Determine the interval between the population to be interviewed
2. Choose 1 person randomly to be interviewed first
3. Interview the next person based on the interval

Question 2

What advantages does systematic sampling have over random sampling? Why?

Answer 2

Systematic sampling is easier as random sampling needs to get a list of the population and number them, making it time-consuming and difficult.

Question 3

What is reliability of results?

Answer 3

How representative the results are (are they biased?)

Consistency (can the same set of results be reproduced if the survey is carried out again?)

Question 4

Describe Random Sampling

Answer 4

1. Know population size
2. Determine sample size
3. Allocate a number to each of the population
4. Use a number generator to generate the numbers to be surveyed
5. Construct the survey

Question 5

What factors could affect reliability?

Answer 5

Sample size, only interviewing a specific part of the population (bias)

Question 6

What are the 3 ways we can represent data?

Answer 6

Bar graphs, pie charts, tables

Question 7

What is GI?

Answer 7

It is a form of geographical inquiry where students are required to investigate a geographical issue and demonstrate their learning by completing an end product.

Question 8

What is field work?

Answer 8

Stage 1: pre-field work
Identification of problem as a result of direct observation or from class work
Formulation of a hypothesis or Research Question as a result of reading, discussion, thinking.
Stage 2: field work
Field activities involving data collection and recording.
Stage 3: post-field work
Data analysis; processing information
Accept or Reject hypothesis ; address RQ Reflection