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Geographical enquiry process

The process of conducting a geographical investigation, consisting of 6 steps.

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Primary sources

Data that is collected by the researcher themselves, such as questionnaires, interviews, and observations.

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Secondary sources

Data that is collected by someone else, such as censuses, surveys, and maps.

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Aim

The overall goal or objective of the investigation.

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Hypothesis

A statement, believed to be true, which is tested during the investigation.

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Fieldwork

The practical work conducted in the field to collect data for the investigation.

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Data collection methods

The techniques and procedures used to gather data.

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Equipment

The tools and instruments used to collect data accurately and reliably.

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Processing and presenting data

Organizing and displaying the collected data using graphical and cartographic methods.

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Analysing and interpreting data

Examining and making sense of the data to identify patterns, relationships, and anomalies.

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Drawing conclusions

Formulating evidence-based conclusions based on the analysis of the data.

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Evaluating

Assessing the data collection methods, data collected, and conclusions, and suggesting improvements or extensions to the study.

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Health and safety

Identifying and minimizing potential risks involved in fieldwork.

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Mitigation strategy

A plan to reduce the effect of identified risks.

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Primary measurements

Direct measurements taken by the researcher in the field.

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Secondary data

Data that has already been collected by someone else and is used by the researcher.

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Accessibility

The ease of accessing the location for data collection.

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Geographical factors

Factors related to the geography of the location that are relevant to the aim of the investigation.

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Contingency plan

Backup plans in case identified risks materialize.

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Tabulate

Organize data in a table format for easier analysis and presentation.

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Questionnaire

A set of pre-determined questions used to investigate various issues.

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Data collection methods

The techniques and equipment used to collect data during a fieldtrip.

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Closed questions

Questions that offer the respondent a fixed range of answers, usually with mutually exclusive options.

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Open questions

Questions that allow respondents to present their ideas or perceptions without selecting from predetermined categories.

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Likert scales

Scales that allow respondents to rank their attitude or view along a predetermined continuum.

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Sampling

The process of selecting a subset of individuals or items from a larger population for study.

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Pilot study

A small-scale test of a questionnaire or research method to identify and address any issues or ambiguities.

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Bias

Factors that may influence the data collected, such as obtaining a cross-section of the population to avoid over-representation of a distinct group.

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Personal questions

Questions of a personal nature, such as income, age, or religion, that should be avoided to maintain privacy and avoid bias.

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Relevance

The extent to which questions in a questionnaire capture information relevant to the aim of the study.

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Presentation techniques

Different methods used to present data, such as tables, pie charts, and bar charts.

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Graphs

Visual representations of data that help analyze and interpret large amounts of values and show correlations.

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Conventions

Standard practices or elements in graphing, such as labeling axes, providing units, and using a key if needed.

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Correlation

The relationship between two variables, which can be shown in graphs and used to justify hypotheses and conclusions.

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Analysing data

The process of describing and interpreting data, including stating the overall pattern, nature of the relationship, figures, anomalies, and referring back to the hypothesis.

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Hypothesis

A proposed explanation or prediction that is tested through research and analysis.

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Overall pattern

The general trend or direction observed in the data.

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Nature of the relationship

The type of connection or association between variables in the data.

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Anomalies

Unusual or unexpected data points that deviate from the overall pattern.

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Likert Scale

A scale used to measure attitudes or opinions, typically ranging from 1 to 5 or from strongly disagree to strongly agree.

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Alternative energy

Energy sources that are not derived from fossil fuels, such as solar, wind, or hydroelectric power.

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Climate change

The long-term alteration of temperature and weather patterns due to human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases.

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Fossil fuels

Non-renewable energy sources, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals.

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Wind farm

A group of wind turbines used to generate electricity.

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Reliability

The degree to which the conclusions drawn from the data are accurate and trustworthy.

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Data collection methods

The techniques used to gather information, such as questionnaires or surveys.

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Limitations

Constraints or weaknesses in the data or research methods that may affect the validity or generalizability of the conclusions.

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Data sample

The subset of individuals or observations included in the data analysis.

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Health and Safety

The measures taken to ensure the well-being and protection of individuals during the research process.

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Larger sample

Collecting data from a larger group of people to obtain a wider range of opinions and perspectives.

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Visit more sites

Gathering data from additional locations to gather more comprehensive information about alternative energy opinions.

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Information from local companies

Obtaining data from local alternative energy companies about their sales and product demand.

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Land survey

Conducting a survey from a viewpoint or using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to determine the number of wind turbines, farms, and solar panels in the local area.

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Method evaluation

Describing and evaluating the method used to collect data for a chosen variable from the table.

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Limitations of data

Describing and explaining the limitations of the data collected for a chosen variable from the table.

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