Human Geography Gathering Techniques

Enviromental-Quality Survey- Purpose

Used to measure the 'look and feel' of a location it is a subjective technique which can test many different factors.

Enviromental-Quality Survey- Considerations and Limitations

- Survey is based on judgments and therefore are based on stereotypes and misconceptions, therefore results may be biased and unreliable.

-It is an effective gathering technique as you can compare the results collected in the survey with published data.

- Electronic equipment used when gathering data may be unreliable if technical difficulties occur.

-Electronic equipment is a lot more accurate at collecting data meaning the data will be more reliable.

Interview Design and Implementation- Purpose

A good way of collecting data which may not be available from other sources.

-find out peoples opinions on local issues.

Interview Design and Implementation- Considerations and Limitations

- Survey-based on judgement therefore results may be biased as people have different opinions.

- Electronic equipment used when gathering data may be unreliable if technical difficulties occur.

- open questions may cause irrelevant information to be collected therefore making it harder to analyse the data.

- Can compare results collected from the interview to published data.

Pedestrian and Traffic Survey- Purpose

Used to find out how and why density and movement of pedestrians and traffic changes at different parts of a city. You would expect pedestrian and traffic numbers to increase as you move in towards the CBD.

Pedestrian and Traffic Survey- Considerations and Limitations

-Electronic equipment is a lot more accurate at collecting data meaning the data will be more reliable.

-It is an effective gathering technique as you can compare the results collected in the survey with published data.

- Electronic equipment used when gathering data may be unreliable if technical difficulties occur.

Perception Studies- Purpose

Perception is defined as a belief or an opinion. Often held by many people and based on how things seem. Perceptions are subjective. Two people who see the same event may have different perceptions of this event.

Perception Studies- Considerations and Limitations

- Electronic equipment used when gathering data may be unreliable if technical difficulties occur.

-is based on judgments and therefore are based on stereotypes and misconceptions, therefore results may be biassed and unreliable.

-It is an effective gathering technique as you can compare the results collected in the survey with published data.

Questionnaire- Purpose

Used to gather data which may not be available from other sources, on your choice of topic using pre-determined questions.

Questionnaire- Considerations and Limitations

-Allows you to collect information which couldn't be found in a source.

-Data collected could be biased and therefore unreliable.

- Poorly designed questions may provide irrelevant information.

- People may not answer questions truthfully.

Rural Land- use mapping- Purpose

Mapping land-use types within a rural environment. The completed map with types and intensities of land use in an area.

Rural Land- use mapping- Considerations and Limitations

- Electronic equipment used when gathering data may be unreliable if technical difficulties occur.

-It is an effective gathering technique as you can compare the results collected in the survey with published data.

- Land use mapping is a very time-consuming task. Take care and sample appropriately so data is reliable.

- Visual representation of land uses in an area, helps to identify patterns and trends of land use in the area.

Urban Land- use mapping- Purpose

Mapping land-use types within a urban environment. The completed map with types and intensities of land use in an area.

Urban Land- use mapping- Considerations and Limitations

- Electronic equipment used when gathering data may be unreliable if technical difficulties occur.

-It is an effective gathering technique as you can compare the results collected in the survey with published data.

- Land use mapping is a very time-consuming task. Take care and sample appropriately so data is reliable.

- Visual representation of land uses in an area, helps to identify patterns and trends of land use in the area.