Fieldwork — human
AQA GCSE Geography revision on Fieldwork — human. Aligned to the AQA GCSE Geography 8035 specification. This bank has 10 practice questions on this topic.
Sample questions (3 of 10)
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Question 1
Which of these is a primary data source for human geography fieldwork?
- A) Census data
- B) Questionnaire surveys
- C) Historical maps
- D) Online archives
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Answer: Questionnaire surveys
Primary data is information collected by the student during the investigation, such as counting pedestrians or asking residents for their opinions. Secondary data is information collected by someone else, such as census data or government reports, which is then analysed by the student.
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Question 2
What is the term for a sampling method where every nth person is selected?
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Answer: systematic
Systematic sampling ensures a spread of data across the study area by choosing every nth person or location. This method is often preferred for human geography fieldwork as it reduces bias compared to choosing people randomly based on convenience.
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Question 3
Which of these is a disadvantage of using closed questions in a questionnaire?
- A) They are difficult to quantify
- B) They limit the range of possible answers
- C) They take too long for respondents to answer
- D) They require high levels of literacy
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Answer: They limit the range of possible answers
Closed questions are quick to answer and easy to analyse statistically, but they prevent respondents from expressing nuanced views. This can lead to a loss of qualitative detail that might be important for understanding local perceptions.
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