GCSE Geography Paper 3 Fieldwork Keywords

Enquiry question

• A question that has a clear purpose allowing an investigation to follow.

• A question that is vague and open-ended.

• A question that can be answered with a simple yes or no.

• A question that does not require any research.

Central urban area

• Usually the CBD, dominated by businesses and retail.

• A residential zone with parks and schools.

• A rural area with agricultural activities.

• A suburban area with low-density housing.

Physical interaction

• Natural behaviours during a geographical investigation e.g. the weather.

• The study of human impact on the environment.

• The analysis of geological formations and their effects.

• The examination of cultural practices in different regions.

Land use function

• The role of land use within a place, such as the CBD for business and retail.

• The process of converting agricultural land into urban areas.

• The zoning laws that restrict land use in certain areas.

• The historical significance of land use in urban development.

Random sampling

• Data that is collected by chance.

• Data that is collected systematically.

• Data that is collected from a specific group.

• Data that is collected through surveys.

Primary data source

• Data collected first-hand.

• Data collected from secondary sources.

• Data that is outdated and no longer relevant.

• Data that is collected through surveys and interviews.

Reliability (data collection)

• Trustworthiness of results, affected by the sampling method and size.

• The total amount of data collected during a study.

• The speed at which data is collected and analyzed.

• The variety of data sources used in research.

Systematic sampling

• Data collected randomly without any specific interval.

• Data that is collected at regular intervals, for example every 500 metres.

• Data that is collected only once at a specific point.

• Data that is collected based on the researcher’s discretion.

Inner urban area

• Usually residential areas of terraced housing that surrounds the central urban area.

• Commercial zones with high-rise buildings and offices.

• Industrial districts with factories and warehouses.

• Suburban neighborhoods with single-family homes and parks.

Secondary data source

• Data that has already been collected and published.

• Data collected for the first time for a specific research purpose.

• Data that is not relevant to the research question.

• Data that is collected through surveys and interviews.