Methods of Investigation...
3 marks available
Suggested word count of 300 out of the 2500 words
Deadline First Draft: Wednesday 30th September
Suggested word count of 300 out of the 2500 words
Deadline First Draft: Wednesday 30th September
You must describe the method(s) used to collect your data while keeping an eye on your word count! Here were the methods that you employed:
Occupied Channel Width
Bankfull Width
Wetted Perimeter
Gradient
Cross sectional area / profile
Velocity
Bedload size
Bedload shape
You should only describe the methods for the data you are going to use to answer your sub-hypothesis and therefore the fieldwork question.
Remember you can use annotated photos/diagrams to help reduce the amount of words.
You must justify/evaluate the methods used and the quality of the data collected.
You should discuss sampling techniques - see pages 159-162 of Waugh, David. Geography: An Integrated Approach.Third ed. Walton-on-Thames: Nelson, 2000.
ALL DATA MUST BE RECORDED BY EVERY MEMBER OF THE GROUP
Make sure you do the following...
- Keep an eye on the word count - the suggested word count for this section is 300 words.
- Describe each of the methods used to collect your data.
- Discuss sampling techniques.
- Use diagrams to help you describe each method.
* Massive thanks to Richard Allaway & Ellena Mart over in Geneva for the use of their data collection booklet.
What the examiner is going to use...
Source: Geographyalltheway
