Geographical Investigation Quiz

What is the first step in planning a geographical investigation?

• Develop your aim

• Identify a topic

• Formulate hypotheses

• Conduct a pilot study

What is a hypothesis in the context of geographical investigation?

• A statement that will be tested

• A type of risk assessment

• A method of data collection

• A question to be answered

Which of the following is NOT a method of data collection mentioned?

• Field sketches

• Data analysis

• Interviews

• Observation

What type of data is collected directly from the main source?

• Qualitative data

• Secondary data

• Primary data

• Quantitative data

What is the purpose of a pilot study?

• To present findings

• To analyze data

• To test the effectiveness of a study

• To collect final data

Which sampling method involves selecting every tenth person?

• Systematic sampling

• Random sampling

• Stratified sampling

• Opportunistic sampling

What should be included in the layout of recording sheets?

• Location and date

• Hypotheses

• Personal opinions

• Data analysis

What does risk assessment involve?

• Identifying hazards and risks

• Presenting findings

• Collecting data

• Analyzing data

What is qualitative data?

• Data that can be measured numerically

• Data that represents characteristics or attributes

• Data that is observable and measurable

• Data collected from surveys

What is the final step in making a conclusion?

• Returning to the stated hypothesis

• Evaluating data collection methods

• Conducting a pilot study

• Presenting findings