objective data is data that is considered to be factual

subjective data is data that is based on opinions

reliable data is data that would show the same result were it to be collected on a comparably similar occasion

valid data is data that allows the geographer to answer their enquiry question successfully

a piece of data that sits outside the general trend and cannot be explained

Evaluating geographical enquiries

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

a piece of data that does not follow the general pattern.

a piece of data that shows confirmation bias.

Good geographers should discuss areas of weakness in their data collection.

Good geographers should highlight where there may be human error in their data.

Good geographers talk openly about how they would extend their study.

Good geographers ignore the data that contradicts their ideas.

Which of the following statements is **not** true?

Geographers want their data to be both {{}} and reliable.

Which of these is **not** an ethical or moral consideration?

Which of these does **not** appear in the GRaDE method of describing data?

the relationship between one variable and another.

{{}} bias is when geographers try to conclude what they believe to be true rather than what their evidence shows them.

Which of the following questions would **not** form part of a discourse analysis?

Asking questions about how the transcript was made 

Summarising the main points in the transcript

Allocating a letter or number to key ideas in the transcript

Viewing the transcript from different audience perspectives

Which two types of statement should be avoided in conclusions?

Starter Quiz