Formulating Enquiry Questions (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Flashcards
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Enquiry in geographical fieldwork
Enquiry in geographical fieldwork
A question investigated through fieldwork by collecting evidence
Enquiry vs hypothesis difference
Enquiry vs hypothesis difference
Enquiry = question; Hypothesis = statement to be tested
Physical enquiries focus
Physical enquiries focus
Natural landscapes & processes (rivers, coasts, weather, erosion)
Human enquiries focus
Human enquiries focus
Environments shaped by people (urban areas, settlements, transport)
4 characteristics of good enquiry question
4 characteristics of good enquiry question
Focused, measurable, geographical, manageable
Descriptive enquiry questions
Descriptive enquiry questions
Describe patterns, characteristics, or features of an area
Comparative enquiry questions
Comparative enquiry questions
Compare two+ locations, time periods, or variables
Relationship enquiry questions
Relationship enquiry questions
Investigate connections/correlations between variables
Sub-questions in fieldwork
Sub-questions in fieldwork
Break down main enquiry into smaller, manageable components
Risk assessment in fieldwork
Risk assessment in fieldwork
Identifies risks & plans how to avoid or minimise them