Quantitative and Qualitative Skills (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Quantitative techniques
Quantitative techniques
Measurable, numerical data collection methods
Qualitative techniques
Qualitative techniques
Descriptive, non-numerical data collection methods
Relationship between quantitative & qualitative methods
Relationship between quantitative & qualitative methods
Complementary, not competing - both needed together
Wave characteristics measured in coastal fieldwork
Wave characteristics measured in coastal fieldwork
Type (constructive/destructive), height, frequency, energy
Annotated field sketches
Annotated field sketches
Drawings with labelled measurements & notes as visual record
GIS
GIS
Geographic Information Systems - digital mapping tool
Participant observation
Participant observation
Researchers engage directly with communities to understand views
In-depth interviews
In-depth interviews
Detailed, structured conversations about views & experiences
Bottom-up solutions
Bottom-up solutions
Strategies from community needs, not imposed externally
SWOT analysis
SWOT analysis
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats analysis