Question detail
What is a key benefit of using primary data in fieldwork?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section B: Fieldwork
Question
- A. It is always easier to collect than secondary data
- B. It provides firsthand information specific to the enquiry
- C. It requires less planning than secondary data
- D. It is less time-consuming to gather
Answer
The correct answer is It provides firsthand information specific to the enquiry.
Explanation
The correct option is It provides firsthand information specific to the enquiry. It provides firsthand information specific to the enquiry is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to select appropriate primary and secondary evidence sources, including fieldwork locations. This belongs to Fieldwork within Section B: Fieldwork, so the answer must stay focused on the geographical process, evidence, place, or impact named by the curriculum. The other options are weaker because they move away from Fieldwork, reverse the geographical relationship, or make a broader claim than the objective supports.
Common mistake
Confusing Primary and Secondary Data
Students often mix up primary data collected during fieldwork with secondary data obtained from other sources.
To fix this, clearly define primary data as information gathered firsthand during the fieldwork and secondary data as information sourced from existing studies or publications.
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