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Year 11 - Geography

Analysing geographical data

Fieldwork

Unit Summary

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.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to analyse geographical data and use your findings to create different types of conclusions.

Key Notes

  • Quantitative data can be analysed using the GRaDE framework and simple statistical tests.
  • Qualitative data can be analysed through coding and discourse analysis.
  • Geographical conclusions are made through careful analysis of all the data geographers have collected.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • correlation: where a change in one variable appears to be paired against a change in another variable
  • empirical evidence: evidence collected through direct observation and experience rather than through logical thinking
  • confirmation bias: concluding what one believes to be true by basing one's ideas on some, but not all, of the evidence collected

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • A geographer has to be good at maths to successfully analyse quantitative data.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.

Quantitative data can be analysed using the GRaDE framework and simple statistical tests. Qualitative data can be analysed through coding and discourse analysis.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'correlation'

where a change in one variable appears to be paired against a change in another variable.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: A geographer has to be good at maths to successfully analyse quantitative data. Correction: Successful analysis in geography means correctly understanding what numerical values mean, not necessarily being able to process and manipulate data.

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