the process of selecting a sample of data to study from a much larger population of data

a selection of data from a much bigger data population

the number of individual pieces of data that are studied in a geographical enquiry

an unfair favouritism for or against something

an imaginary line along which samples of data are collected

Collecting physical geographical data

Geography

This unit teaches pupils about fieldwork, an important assessment component at GCSE. Pupils will learn about the six stages of enquiry (formulating a question; collecting, presenting and analysing data; and writing conclusions and an evaluation). Pupils will also consider four field study options. 

Fieldwork

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - outdoor learning

Choosing a sample with no pattern or technique in mind.

Choosing a sample that is representative of the whole population.

Choosing a sample according to a strict pattern.

Choosing a sample along an imaginary line in the landscape.

The size of the beach from the sea to the cliff face.

How the steepness of the hill changes from bottom to top.

The distance between the river bed and the water’s surface.

The difference in the size of trees of different ages.

Match the dimension measurement to the feature one might be studying.

To measure vegetation cover, geographers place a {{}} on the ground and count the number of squares which include vegetation.

Stratified sampling is the most accurate data as it is representative.

Random sampling creates the largest sets of data.

The best sampling strategy is the one that creates the best conclusions. 

Sampling is a way of selecting the best and most unbiased data.

Which of the following statements is true?

Data that is collected first-hand in the field.

Data that has been collected by someone else, usually beforehand.

Data which is an {{}} tells geographers how someone feels about a geographical issue.

An evaluation of how the survey was completed.

A detailed description of the place being surveyed.

Which of the following features appear in a well-designed scoring survey?

There are four common ways of recording questionnaire and survey data. These are opinions, scores, measurements and {{}}.

Measuring natural carbon storage in a tree.

Match the activity to the most likely location.

Opinion data should be used with caution in a fieldwork enquiry.

Primary data is a lot more important than secondary data in a fieldwork enquiry.

All data collected during fieldwork should help answer the enquiry question.

Qualitative data gives contextual information about quantitative data answers.

Which of the following statements are true?

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - outdoor learning

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Collecting physical geographical data

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.