P3 fieldwork Flashcards
what is primary data
information that you collect yourself
what is secondary data
information that someone has already collected and made available
examples of primary data
- traffic count
- interview
- questionnaire
- taking photos
examples of secondary data
- old maps and photos
- crime stats
- climate data
- google earth
- satellite images
what is the title of the physical geography investigation
the effect of trampling on the abundance and diversity of vegetation at Reigate heath, surrey
what is the title of the human geography investigation
the pattern of housing and environmental quality in reigate
what are the factors considered when choosing a suitable question for physical investigation
- is the area accessible to get to many times
- the heath is an SSSI
- have you got permission from the landowner
- safety
what are the primary and secondary sources for physical investigation
primary:
- % vegetation covered
- depth of path
-number of species
- height of species
- field sketch
- conflict matrix
secondary:
map of area
what was the conclusion from the physical investigation
percentage vegetation increases with distance away from the footpath. this is due to human usage
what were the factors considered when choosing a suitable question for human geography
- is it accessible
- is it safe
- have you got permission
- is it local
- is there data to collect there
what are the primary data sources for human geography investigation
- environmental quality survey
- housing quality survey
- photos
what are the secondary sources of data for human geography investigation
- ZED index
land prices and house prices - IMD index of multiple deprivation
what was the conclusion for the human geography investigation
housing and environmental quality increase as you travel further away from the centre of Reigate
