Changing Places key terms

other

• Someone or something different, alien, or exotic, often defined by perceived contrast between ‘them’ and ‘us'.

• A term used to describe a familiar or common entity.

• An adjective used to indicate similarity or sameness.

• A concept related to unity and togetherness.

English Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD)

• A measure of economic growth in urban areas.

• A measure of deprivation which ranks neighbourhoods across the country according to a combination of seven domains of deprivation.

• A tool for measuring educational attainment in schools.

• A ranking system for assessing environmental sustainability.

sense of place

• An individual’s subjective and emotional attachment to a place, its place meaning.

• A geographical location defined by its coordinates.

• A term used to describe the physical characteristics of a location.

• A concept that refers to the economic value of a place.

demographic characteristics

• The characteristics of a population, such as whether it is ageing or youthful, and its ethnic make-up.

• The study of economic factors affecting a population.

• The analysis of political trends within a population.

• The examination of environmental impacts on population growth.

big data

• A contemporary term for small datasets.

• A term used to describe extremely large datasets from which we can learn a lot if only we can analyse them effectively.

• A method of data storage that limits the amount of data processed.

• A type of data that is only relevant to small businesses.

quantitative data

• Data that can be categorized into distinct groups.

• Numerical data to which different techniques of statistical analysis may be applied to test a hypothesis.

• Data that is collected through qualitative methods.

• Data that cannot be measured or counted.

national identity

• A sense of belonging to a specific cultural group.

• One’s feeling of association with, and sense of belonging to, a nation or country.

• The legal status of being a citizen of a country.

• An individual's personal beliefs and values.

distant place

• Somewhere that is easily accessible and familiar.

• A location that is perceived as physically distant and generally inaccessible.

• A place that is always close to home and well-known.

• An area that is frequently visited by many people.

topography

• The study of weather patterns.

• The shape of the land and the distribution of its features.

• The process of soil formation.

• The classification of plants and animals.

trailhead attraction

• A type of accommodation for tourists.

• A primary attraction to which visitors flock and from which they are subsequently redirected to secondary attractions benefiting the wider district, city, or region.

• A local restaurant that serves traditional cuisine.

• A transportation hub for tourists.