Evaluating Fieldwork Data and Conclusions
Analyse fieldwork data to draw justified conclusions, and critically evaluate the data collection methods and overall enquiry process.
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Analyse fieldwork data to draw justified conclusions, and critically evaluate the data collection methods and overall enquiry process.
Key Questions
- How do we synthesise primary and secondary data to reach valid geographical conclusions?
- What were the limitations of our data collection methods, and how might they have affected the results?
- How could the fieldwork enquiry be improved or extended in future studies?
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