Geographical investigations

What is the key term for data that you collect yourself?

• Quantitative data

• Qualitative data

• Primary data

• Secondary data

Qualitative data is...

• Data collected at random

• Data that you collect yourself

• Non-numerical data

Using census data to find out population numbers would be an example of which type of data?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Qualitative

What are the advantages of using secondary data? Tick all that apply.

• Saves time as the data is already available

• Up to date

• Data is completely relevant to your investigation

• Easier to study changes/ trends over a long time

What is the purpose of a land use survey?

• To record the number of people entering different shops

• To collect data on the type of land use in an area, including the types of goods and services offered.

• To understand people's perceptions of an area

Which one is associated with systematic sampling?

• Divides the population into smaller groups by their characteristics.

• Choosing the sample according to an agreed interval.

• Random numbers are generated through a random number generator.

What are the disadvantages of using secondary data? Tick all that apply.

• Data might be inaccurate or be biased as some organisations may over- or under-report statistics

• Data might be outdated

• Data collection is time consuming

• Expensive to travel to collect data

The following is NOT a step to follow for pedestrian count.

• Use a tally counter

• Choose a suitable location that is safe, and with a good view of human traffic

• Set a time limit for the count and repeat for another 2 times

• Choose a location which is crowded with people

This method should be used if students want to find out tourists' perceptions of and feelings towards a tourist site. Tick all that apply.

• Bipolar survey

• Interview

• Pedestrian count

• Land Use survey

Why is land-use survey difficult to do? Tick all that apply.

• Some land use may be mixed or combined, hence it may not neatly fall into particular categories

• Weather can be very hot and uncomfortable

• Some buildings along the street may have more than one level of shops and offices, so it is difficult to map

• Easy to forget the types of shops and things they sell