What is a Geographical Investigation in the AQA A-Level Geography course?
A key project
What must be used to thoroughly analyze the data collected in a Geographical Investigation?
Geographical techniques
What is a crucial factor to consider when selecting a topic for a Geographical Investigation?
Relevance
Why should a research question be specific in a Geographical Investigation?
To be manageable
A Geographical Investigation is a key component of the AQA A-Level Geography course
The investigation should reach a well-justified conclusion that answers the original research question.
True
Relevance is a key factor to consider when identifying potential research topics.
True
A broad topic like "What is the impact of climate change?" is feasible for a Geographical Investigation.
False
Steps in conducting a Geographical Investigation
1️⃣ Understand the requirements
2️⃣ Identify a relevant topic
3️⃣ Generate a research question
4️⃣ Collect fieldwork data
5️⃣ Analyze the data
6️⃣ Draw a conclusion
7️⃣ Evaluate the investigation
A good research question, such as "How do urban green spaces influence local temperatures in [CITY]?", is both specific and feasible.
True
Why should a research question be specific?
To allow meaningful analysis
What does good data accessibility ensure for a research question?
Primary data collection
The investigation must be focused around a clear and appropriate research
Steps involved in a Geographical Investigation
1️⃣ Choose a research question
2️⃣ Collect fieldwork data
3️⃣ Analyze the data
4️⃣ Reach a conclusion
5️⃣ Evaluate the investigation
Feasibility refers to the ability to investigate a topic within the available time and resources.
True
The research question "What is the impact of climate change?" is specific and suitable for a Geographical Investigation.
False
The investigation must be focused around a clear and appropriate **research question
The investigation process and findings should be critically evaluated
The topic should connect directly to key concepts, theories, and areas of geographical study
A good research question should be grounded in geographical concepts, theories, and methods
What does feasibility refer to in the context of a research question?
Realism and possibility
A research question with geographical focus allows the application of geographical knowledge
A feasible research question aligns with the available time and resource constraints.
True
A feasible research question is focused on a specific geographical location and phenomenon
Steps to refine a research question for better investigation:
1️⃣ Ensure geographical focus
2️⃣ Assess feasibility within constraints
3️⃣ Check for sufficient specificity
Fieldwork data collection is optional in a Geographical Investigation.
False
A Geographical Investigation requires a clear research question, hands-on fieldwork, thorough analysis, a well-justified conclusion, and critical evaluation
A good research question should be grounded in geographical concepts, theories, and methods
Steps to refine a research question
1️⃣ Identify a broad geographical topic
2️⃣ Narrow the focus of the topic
3️⃣ Ensure feasibility and relevance
4️⃣ Craft a specific and clear research question
What is a crucial part of a Geographical Investigation that provides primary data to address the research question?
Fieldwork
Why is choosing an appropriate research question crucial for a Geographical Investigation?
Ensures project remains focused
What should you consider when ensuring the feasibility of a research topic?
Data availability
Why should a research question be specific in a Geographical Investigation?
Allows meaningful investigation
Specificity in a research question ensures it is narrow enough to be manageable
Why is the research question "What is the impact of climate change?" considered poor?
Too broad and unfocused
Match the research question with its feasibility status:
"How do urban green spaces influence local temperatures in [CITY]?" ↔️ Feasible
"What is the global impact of climate change?" ↔️ Infeasible
A research question such as "What is the global impact of climate change?" lacks feasibility due to its broad scope.