Fieldwork: Presenting survey data
I can present survey data using a range of data presentation techniques.
- Year 7
Fieldwork: Presenting survey data
I can present survey data using a range of data presentation techniques.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Fieldwork data can be presented using graphs and maps.
- Where a comparison is needed, the data presentation technique needs to allow any comparison to be seen.
- Spatial data is best shown on a map.
- All graphs need a title and labelled axis so that they can be read easily.
Keywords
Data presentation - Data presentation is the graphical way that data is shown to help the reader better understand it.
Spatial data - Spatial data is data that has a distinct location associated with it.
Bar chart - A bar chart is a form of data presentation where bars are drawn to represent the size of a piece of data.
Radial graph - A radial graph is a type of data presentation in which scaled data can be presented.
Common misconception
The purpose of data presentation is to make the data more attractive.
The purpose of data presentation is to allow geographers to identify patterns and relationships in the data.
Equipment
Template map of your school grounds
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the purpose of fieldwork in geography?
Q2.Which of the following is an example of survey data?
Q3.Which of the following is not a way to show survey results clearly?
Q4.Why is it important to present data in a clear way?
Q5.When collecting data during fieldwork, why is it important to ask clear questions?
Q6.What is one way to organise the survey data you collect during fieldwork?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the lesson's keywords and their definitions.
