Nettlecombe and Paper 4 Introduction

What time should students arrive at Bristol Grammar School on Wednesday 19th March?

• 07:15am

• 08:00am

• 08:30am

• 07:45am

What should students wear for the fieldwork?

• Formal attire

• School uniform

• Casual clothes

• Sensible non-uniform, preferably BGS branded

Which of the following is NOT covered by the School insurance policy?

• Travel expenses

• Personal possessions

• Fieldwork equipment

• School iPad

What is a hypothesis in the context of geographical studies?

• A random guess

• A prediction or statement made before data collection

• A conclusion drawn after data collection

• A list of questions to be answered

Which type of data is numerical and involves numbers?

• Descriptive data

• Quantitative data

• Theoretical data

• Qualitative data

What is an advantage of random sampling?

• It is less time-consuming

• It is more straightforward than systematic sampling

• It avoids bias

• It ensures all areas are covered

What is a disadvantage of systematic sampling?

• It is difficult to implement

• It is more biased

• It requires a large sample size

• It is time-consuming

What is required for stratified sampling to work properly?

• A large sample size

• A small study area

• Accurate proportions of the sub-sets

• A random selection of participants

What is a key characteristic of qualitative data?

• It is numerical

• It is always accurate

• It is descriptive

• It involves measurements

Which sampling method ensures every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected?

• Cluster sampling

• Random sampling

• Stratified sampling

• Systematic sampling