Methods and secondary data (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Flashcards
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What determines which fieldwork methods to choose?
What determines which fieldwork methods to choose?
Research objectives/questions
What type of data is qualitative?
What type of data is qualitative?
Descriptive info about opinions, experiences, perceptions
Environmental quality survey purpose
Environmental quality survey purpose
Assess & record observations of rural environment aspects
What type of data is quantitative?
What type of data is quantitative?
Numerical data that can be measured & statistically analysed
Mixed-methods approach
Mixed-methods approach
Combining multiple research methods
What is secondary data?
What is secondary data?
Information already collected by other organisations/researchers
Census data collection frequency
Census data collection frequency
Every 10 years
Most important secondary data source for rural studies
Most important secondary data source for rural studies
ONS Neighbourhood Statistics (census data)
What is sampling bias?
What is sampling bias?
Data doesn't represent full range of views/conditions
Time bias in fieldwork
Time bias in fieldwork
Only collecting data at certain times of day/seasons
Demographic bias in fieldwork
Demographic bias in fieldwork
Targeting certain age groups or social groups
Location bias in fieldwork
Location bias in fieldwork
Only studying easily accessible or 'safe' locations
Triangulation in research
Triangulation in research
Cross-checking findings through different methods
Key advantage of quantitative data
Key advantage of quantitative data
Can be statistically analysed & easily compared
Strategy to improve fieldwork reliability
Strategy to improve fieldwork reliability
Multiple observers or data collection points