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Year 11 - Geography

Presenting 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 present quantitative and qualitative data and use maps to present spatial data.

Key Notes

  • Quantitative data can be presented using a variety of graphs and charts.
  • Qualitative data can be presented using a variety of text based graphics.
  • Geographers frequently use maps to show how data varies spatially.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • discrete data: data in which each field is unconnected to, and does not affect, the data in any other field
  • continuous data: data that is connected to values before and after it in sequence
  • spatial data: data that can vary according to where it is collected

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Geographers present data to make it look more attractive.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

Quantitative data can be presented using a variety of graphs and charts. Qualitative data can be presented using a variety of text based graphics.

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

data in which each field is unconnected to, and does not affect, the data in any other field.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: Geographers present data to make it look more attractive. Correction: Geographers present data so that it becomes more meaningful. It allows geographers to see patterns and relationships in the data that will help them answer their enquiry question.

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