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Select appropriate quantitative, qualitative, cartographic and geospatial techniques.
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Geography fieldwork investigation
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Methods of critical analysis
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Select appropriate quantitative, qualitative, cartographic and geospatial techniques
- This point belongs to Geography fieldwork investigation, especially Methods of critical analysis.
- You need to be able to select appropriate quantitative, qualitative, cartographic and geospatial techniques.
- The key ideas to know are quantitative, select, and appropriate.
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This objective helps connect Methods of critical analysis to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Geography fieldwork investigation.
Quick student answer
Which of the following is a qualitative research method commonly used in geography fieldwork?
Direct answer
Interviews are a qualitative method that allows for in-depth understanding of participants' perspectives.
Key terms
- Cartography: The art and science of making maps, which involves the representation of spatial data.
- GIS (Geographic Information Systems): A system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data.
Common trap
Confusing qualitative and quantitative methods: Clearly define your research question and choose the method that best suits the data you need to collect.
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Open revision notesRelated learning objectives
- Define an individual research question or hypothesis linked explicitly to specification content.
Research question and theoretical context
- Review relevant literature and establish theoretical or comparative context.
Research question and theoretical context
- Justify the geographical rationale and scope of the investigation.
Research question and theoretical context
- Select and justify practical field approaches, timing, frequency and sampling.
Methods of field investigation
- Record field evidence of suitable quality and relevance.
Methods of field investigation