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Year 4

Presenting data

I can analyse, interpret and reflect on geographical data gathered through fieldwork.

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Year 4

Presenting data

I can analyse, interpret and reflect on geographical data gathered through fieldwork.

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Key learning points

  1. Geographers use sketch maps, paper and digital maps, grid references, and geographical vocabulary to locate fieldwork.
  2. Data can be shared in many different ways, such as through maps, tables, diagrams, graphs and reports.
  3. Data can be examined to think about what it is showing: it’s helpful to think about how reliable the answers might be.

Keywords

  • Report - A report is a detailed written or spoken presentation, for example, of a geographical enquiry.

  • Table - You can use a table to present data or information in a grid using rows and columns

  • Graph - A graph is a diagram or picture that displays data.

  • Analyse - To analyse is to study something in close detail.

  • Interpret - To interpret is to decide on the meaning of something.

Common misconception

Not all data may fit the pattern they have identified.

These are called anomalies and can sometimes be explained away but individual anomalies would not disprove a pattern exists.

It would be great to arrange a litter pick in the local area once your have completed this unit. This unit could also be used as evidence towards an Eco Schools award.
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6 Questions

Q1.
What is the role of an enquiry question in fieldwork?
Correct answer: It guide data collection and analysis to answer a specific geographic question.
It is used to decide the location for fieldwork.
It is a question asked to local residents during fieldwork.
Q2.
Why is firsthand observation important in fieldwork?
helps geographers to enjoy the natural beauty of the area
it is important for geographers to take a break from their regular work
Correct answer: allows geographers to observe and understand processes in the real environment
Q3.
Why is a risk assessment important?
Correct answer: it identifies potential hazards to reduce the risk of harm
it is important to ensure that the fieldwork is completed on time
it is done to make sure that the fieldwork is enjoyable
Q4.
Match the keyword to its definition.
Correct Answer:data,basic information that you can make sense of when answering a question

basic information that you can make sense of when answering a question

Correct Answer:varies,it is slightly different from other things that are otherwise similar

it is slightly different from other things that are otherwise similar

Correct Answer:service,a system that supplies a public need, for example waste collection

a system that supplies a public need, for example waste collection

Q5.
What are common methods used in fieldwork to gather data?
Correct answer: surveys and questionnaires
Correct answer: observation
studying the continents
Correct answer: photographs
Q6.
Which factors might affect data collection?
Correct answer: time of day
if you use a coloured map
Correct answer: weather
Correct answer: time of year

6 Questions

Q1.
A is a diagram or picture that displays data.
report
map
Correct answer: graph
Q2.
You can use a to present data or information in a grid using rows and columns.
Correct Answer: table
Q3.
What comes before active fieldwork in the stages of an enquiry cycle?
Correct answer: risk assessment
analysing data
Correct answer: creating an enquiry question
Q4.
Order the stages of an enquiry cycle starting with the first step.
1 - create enquiry question
2 - plan which data to collect
3 - risk assessment
4 - active fieldwork
5 - collect and present data
Q5.
What does to analyse mean?
to collect and present data or information
Correct answer: to study something in close detail
to create an enquiry question for a fieldwork study.
Q6.
What does to interpret mean?
to sketch a map of the local area for a fieldwork study
to study something in close detail
Correct answer: to decide on the meaning of something