geographical Investigations Flashcards
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Aim
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explains what the enquiry is attempting to achieve
2
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Hypothesis
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the investigator’s prediction and explanation of the relationship between two or more variables
3
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Enquiry questions
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question that you set out to prove or disprove
4
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Primary data
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Data you have collected yourself
5
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Secondary data
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Data you haven’t obtained yourself
6
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Systematic sampling
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collecting data in an ordered or regular way, eg every 5 metres or every fifth person
7
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Random sampling
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selecting a person to interview or site to measure, at random
8
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Stratified sampling
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dividing sampling into groups, eg three sites from each section of coastline, or five people from each age range
9
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Quantitive data
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Numerical data
10
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Qualitative data
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Non numerical data
