A level Geography Independent Investigation: A Practical Guide (Fieldwork in Action): A step by step guide: 6 - Softcover

Andy Owen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1912190060 ISBN 13: 9781912190065

Publisher: Insight & Perspective, 2019

Synopsis

A practical step by step handbook to support you as you prepare for, plan, and execute your independent fieldwork investigation, and write up and submit your report.

An A level geography investigation presents a potentially confusing variety of options and decisions. This handbook provides a clear pathway through the decision-making process as well as providing clear descriptions of the most useful components that you may need to include in your own investigation.

The handbook carefully guides you through the course of the investigation providing clear guidance on:

formulating initial ideas for the investigation, conducting a literary review, considering suitable primary/secondary data sources and designing a successful plan

strengths and weaknesses of various sampling strategies and methods of data collection of both quantitative and qualitative data

selecting appropriate methods of data presentation and analysis, including advice on how to code interviews and choose suitable statistical tests that match the data you have collected

writing up the final report, including advice on structuring the report, writing analytically, providing effective evaluation, reaching evidenced conclusions and creating accurate references.

Edition details

• Publisher: Insight & Perspective
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1912190060
• ISBN 13: 9781912190065
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 252