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Define Accuracy
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This will be shown to how data was collected. It will be affected by human error, quality of equipment used and the method itself.

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Define Accuracy
This will be shown to how data was collected. It will be affected by human error, quality of equipment used and the method itself.
Define Correlation
It is when two sets of data are linked
Environmental Quality
Characteristics of the environment, such as litter and greenery, that are usually measured using an EQS Environmental quality survey.
Define Hypothesis
An idea (not a question) that you can study through an investigation
What is Primary Data? (in fieldwork)
Data collected first hand
What is Qualitative data ? Give an example of Qualitative data
Data without numbers based on people's opinions or idea, For example, an interview or field sketch
What is Quantative data ? Give an example of Quantative data
Data which contains numbers and figures, For example,a pedestrian count
What is a questionnaire (for the purposes of fieldwork)
A series of structured questions for the purposes of gathering data for an investigation.
What is random sampling ?
Data collected by chance
What is a risk assessment ? (for the purposes of fieldwork)
A method where hazards are identified, and suitable precautions are taken to minimise risk to people
What is secondary data ? (in fieldwork)
Data that has already been collected and published
What is the site (in fieldwork)
The actual location of a settlement on Earth, composed of the physical characteristics of the landscape specific to the area. (Pearson definition)
What is suitability ?
The quality of being appropriate for a particular purpose
What is Stratified Sampling ?
Data that is collected from different parts of the population, for example different age groups.
What is Systematic Sampling ?
Data that is collected at regular intervals, for example every 500 meters.
What is theory ?
A group of linked ideas intended to explain an assumption
What is the catchment area in fieldwork ?
The area in which data was collected for an investigation.
What is an enquiry question in fieldwork ?
A question that has a clear purpose allowing an investigation to follow.
What is an Enquiry question
A question that has a clear purpose allowing an investigation to follow.
What is G I S in feildwork
Geographically Information system