All Geography starts with someone going into the field to find out what’s there. This section will help you to gather the primary data (data you collect yourself) and secondary data (data collected by someone else) that will support your analysis and conclusions. Type of dataPrimary data collection techniqueSecondary data…
This section shows how you can use the Chi-squared test to compare two parts of the dunes. Information about other statistical tests can be found here. Simpson’s Diversity Index Simpson’s Diversity Index is a measure both of species richness (i.e. the number of different species present) and…
All Geography starts with someone going into the field to find out what’s there. This section will help you to gather the primary data (data you collect yourself) and secondary data (data collected by someone else) that will support your analysis and conclusions. Type of dataPrimary data collection techniqueSecondary data…
Measuring environmental quality, using questionnaires and presenting annotated photographs
GIS can help you plan where and how you collect data
Estimating the size of populations of invertebrates or small mammals in an area
The flow of energy through a terrestrial ecosystem can be studied by sampling terrestrial invertebrates by sampling within a grassland or woodland area. A comparison study between two different woodland types could also be carried out. Mobile organisms can be captured in soil and leaf litter, or on the stems…
Present your findings with a range of quantitative and/or qualitative techniques. Each technique should be accurately drawn and appropriate for the information being presented. Here are some suggestions. Bar charts Use a bar chart when you want to compare different places, such as sites. The x-axis has labels. Leave a…