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10 Fieldwork - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Saves time and resources
      - Represents the whole population or area
    - - Every site has an equal chance
      - Least biased
      - May miss areas or select unsafe sites
    - - Samples taken at regular intervals
      - Quick and covers the area evenly
      - Can be biased
    - - Sample matches population proportions
      - Represents different groups
      - Requires accurate population information
- - - - States what the enquiry investigates
      - Links a geographical issue to a specific place
    - - Clear, directional and measurable prediction
      - Tested using collected evidence
      - Often based on an existing theory
    - - Enquiry links to a model, theory or concept
      - Bradshaw’s Model predicts downstream river changes
      - Sustainability may support urban investigations
    - - Collected directly by students
      - Examples: surveys, measurements, interviews and photos
      - Specific and current
      - Time-consuming; samples may be small
    - - Collected by someone else
      - Examples: census, maps, websites and weather data
      - Quick and inexpensive
      - May be outdated, biased or unsuitable
    - - Identify the hazard and who is at risk
      - Assess the risk
      - Introduce precautions
    - - Weather: check forecasts; wear suitable clothing
      - Water: cover cuts and wash hands
      - Slippery ground: wear suitable footwear
      - Getting lost: work in groups and carry maps
      - Traffic/strangers: follow safety procedures
      - Cliffs/tides: keep away and check tide times
      - Livestock: avoid approaching animals