Conclusion & Evaluation (AQA GCSE Geography): Flashcards
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2 key things fieldwork conclusions & evaluation require
2 key things fieldwork conclusions & evaluation require
Draw meaningful conclusions from findings & critically evaluate methods
What to start fieldwork conclusions with
What to start fieldwork conclusions with
Original hypothesis & aim of investigation
3 types of evidence to present in conclusions
3 types of evidence to present in conclusions
Supporting, contradicting & unusual results
What to link fieldwork findings to
What to link fieldwork findings to
Geographical theories & concepts
3 possible judgements for hypothesis in conclusion
3 possible judgements for hypothesis in conclusion
Supported, partially supported, or not supported
What is evaluation in fieldwork?
What is evaluation in fieldwork?
Critically assessing strengths & weaknesses of investigation
What to assess about data collection methods
What to assess about data collection methods
If appropriate for hypothesis, if reliable & accurate
3 factors affecting reliability of conclusions
3 factors affecting reliability of conclusions
Sample size, data quality & if repeatable
3 sample-related problems in fieldwork
3 sample-related problems in fieldwork
Sample size, accessibility & duration
3 external factors affecting fieldwork
3 external factors affecting fieldwork
Weather conditions, time of collection & unexpected events
Ways to expand a fieldwork study
Ways to expand a fieldwork study
Increase sample size, more measurements, wider area/time period
Ways to improve fieldwork methodology
Ways to improve fieldwork methodology
More accurate equipment, clearer/unbiased questions, collect data multiple times
What being honest about limitations demonstrates
What being honest about limitations demonstrates
Critical thinking & maturity