Question detail
Which of the following is an example of a primary data source in fieldwork?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section B: Fieldwork
Question
- A. A textbook on geography
- B. A survey conducted by students
- C. A government report
- D. Satellite imagery
Answer
A survey conducted by students
Explanation
A survey conducted by students is a primary data source as it involves original data collection directly from the field.
Common mistake
Linking Data Sets
Students often fail to clearly establish how different data sets relate to each other in their fieldwork.
To fix this, explicitly explain the connections between data sets, using examples from your fieldwork to illustrate how they support or contradict each other.
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