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What is the mathematical operation to calculate the mean of a dataset?
What is the mathematical operation to calculate the mean of a dataset?
Which type of map uses different shades of color or symbols to display data?
Which type of map uses different shades of color or symbols to display data?
What is the purpose of a scatter graph?
What is the purpose of a scatter graph?
What is the definition of the interquartile range?
What is the definition of the interquartile range?
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What type of chart is used to show subdivided information?
What type of chart is used to show subdivided information?
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Which graph is used to show the spread of data?
Which graph is used to show the spread of data?
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What is the main focus of the Issue Evaluation section of Paper Three?
What is the main focus of the Issue Evaluation section of Paper Three?
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What is the purpose of a risk assessment in fieldwork?
What is the purpose of a risk assessment in fieldwork?
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What is primary data in the context of fieldwork?
What is primary data in the context of fieldwork?
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What is the purpose of an inquiry question in fieldwork?
What is the purpose of an inquiry question in fieldwork?
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What is the main difference between physical fieldwork and human fieldwork?
What is the main difference between physical fieldwork and human fieldwork?
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What is the purpose of stratified sampling in fieldwork?
What is the purpose of stratified sampling in fieldwork?
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Study Notes
Paper Three Overview
- Paper Three is divided into three sections: Issue Evaluation, Unfamiliar Fieldwork, and Geographical Skills
- Issue Evaluation involves evaluating the benefits of a waste incinerator and is covered in a separate video
Unfamiliar Fieldwork
- Involves applying geographical skills to fieldwork examples
- Requires evaluating methods, drawing conclusions, and reflecting on the process
- Key terms to understand:
- Inquiry question: the title of the fieldwork study
- Data collection methods: ways of collecting data (e.g. measuring river depth)
- Presentation: showing data in a clear and concise manner (e.g. graphs, maps)
- Accurate conclusion: a trustworthy conclusion based on reliable data
- Reliable conclusion: a conclusion supported by enough data
- Fieldwork examples:
- Physical fieldwork: studying river characteristics, longshore drift, or flood management
- Human fieldwork: studying regeneration projects, environmental quality, or tourism
- Risk assessment:
- Identifying potential risks in fieldwork (e.g. slipping on uneven ground)
- Mitigating risks (e.g. using pedestrian crossings to reduce traffic risk)
Data Collection
- Types of data:
- Primary data: collected by the researcher themselves
- Secondary data: collected by someone else (e.g. OS maps, census data)
- Sampling strategies:
- Random sampling: selecting sites without an agenda
- Systematic sampling: selecting sites at regular intervals
- Stratified sampling: selecting sites by topic (e.g. upper, middle, and lower courses of a river)
Geographical Skills
- statistics:
- Mean: sum of values divided by the number of values
- Median: middle value when values are in order
- Mode: most common value
- Range: difference between highest and lowest values
- Interquartile range: difference between upper and lower quartiles
- Maps and graphs:
- Chloropleth map: uses different shades of color or symbols to display data
- Isoline map: uses lines to connect areas of equal value
- Dot map: shows one dot per value
- Proportional symbols: uses symbols of different sizes to represent data
- Flow lines: show movement of something from one place to another
- Desire lines: show connections between places
- Bar charts and histograms: show continuous and grouped data
- Line graphs: show change over time
- Dispersion graphs: show spread of data
- Scatter graphs: show relationship between two sets of data
- Divided circle charts: show subdivided information
- Pictograms: represent data using symbols
- Pie charts: show parts of a whole
Paper Three Structure
- Divided into three sections: Issue Evaluation, Unfamiliar Fieldwork, and Geographical Skills
Unfamiliar Fieldwork
- Applies geographical skills to fieldwork examples
- Involves evaluating methods, drawing conclusions, and reflecting on the process
Key Terms
- Inquiry question: title of the fieldwork study
- Data collection methods: ways of collecting data (e.g. measuring river depth)
- Presentation: showing data in a clear and concise manner (e.g. graphs, maps)
- Accurate conclusion: trustworthy conclusion based on reliable data
- Reliable conclusion: conclusion supported by enough data
Fieldwork Examples
- Physical fieldwork: studying river characteristics, longshore drift, or flood management
- Human fieldwork: studying regeneration projects, environmental quality, or tourism
Risk Assessment
- Identifying potential risks in fieldwork (e.g. slipping on uneven ground)
- Mitigating risks (e.g. using pedestrian crossings to reduce traffic risk)
Data Collection
Types of Data
- Primary data: collected by the researcher themselves
- Secondary data: collected by someone else (e.g. OS maps, census data)
Sampling Strategies
- Random sampling: selecting sites without an agenda
- Systematic sampling: selecting sites at regular intervals
- Stratified sampling: selecting sites by topic (e.g. upper, middle, and lower courses of a river)
Geographical Skills
Statistics
- Mean: sum of values divided by the number of values
- Median: middle value when values are in order
- Mode: most common value
- Range: difference between highest and lowest values
- Interquartile range: difference between upper and lower quartiles
Maps and Graphs
- Chloropleth map: uses different shades of color or symbols to display data
- Isoline map: uses lines to connect areas of equal value
- Dot map: shows one dot per value
- Proportional symbols: uses symbols of different sizes to represent data
- Flow lines: show movement of something from one place to another
- Desire lines: show connections between places
- Bar charts and histograms: show continuous and grouped data
- Line graphs: show change over time
- Dispersion graphs: show spread of data
- Scatter graphs: show relationship between two sets of data
- Divided circle charts: show subdivided information
- Pictograms: represent data using symbols
- Pie charts: show parts of a whole
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Description
Get ready to tackle Geography Paper Three with this overview. Learn about the three sections: Issue Evaluation, Unfamiliar Fieldwork, and Geographical Skills.
