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Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient
A guide to using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient in geographical research. The guide includes suggested areas where this statistical test could be used as well as a fully worked example for students to follow.
Student's T Test
A comprehensive guide to a commonly used statistical test in geography. The requirements and theory behind the test are clearly explained and step-by step instructions are given to allow students to complete the test themselves. A worked example shows how the test can be used to analyse beach sediment size in two locations.
Standard Deviation
A guide to calculating the Standard Deviation of different data samples. The guide includes a worked geographical data set and other examples of geographical research where the calculation could be used.
Signage Survey
A data collection sheet to help students record signage as part of a geography fieldwork investigation.
Environmental Impact Assessment Survey
A data collection sheet to help students record the potential environmental impacts of a process or development as part of a geography fieldwork investigation.
Mood Score Survey
A data collection sheet to help students record their moods in different areas as part of a geography fieldwork investigation.
Coastal Management Conflict Matrix
A data collection sheet to help students record how different coastal bodies and agencies may agree or disagree with each other as part of a geography fieldwork investigation into coastal management.
Beach Quality Survey (Tourism)
A data collection sheet to help students record the quality of a beach environment from the perspective of a tourist as part of a geography fieldwork investigation.
How to measure the height of a feature
A field guide explaining how students can measure the height of a feature such as a cliff, a tree or a building.
How to draw a field sketch
A field guide for students undertaking fieldwork and doing a field sketch. The guide talks students through key tips as well as common pitfalls.
Weathering survey
A data collection sheet which allows students to record various aspects relating to weathered rock faces as well as score the degree of weathering using the Rahn Index.
How to complete a methodology table
A guide to help students scaffold the write up of their data collection phase following geography fieldwork. The guide includes key tips as well as common pitfalls to avoid.
Wave survey
A data collection sheet which allows students to record various aspects of wave movement including height and frequency. These measures can then be used to calculate wave energy.
Coastal Management Effectiveness Survey
A data collection sheet that supports students collecting fieldwork data on different coastal management schemes.
Forty Minute Fieldwork: Biodiversity
A fully developed lesson plan guiding teachers through the delivery of fieldwork centred around biodiversity.
Fieldwork Apps Review
A review of the best free apps that can support students as they undertake geography fieldwork.
Understanding Correlation
A geographer’s guide to understanding statistical correlations.
Understanding scale in geographical enquiries
A geographer’s guide to getting the right scale of enquiry when planning a fieldwork investigation.
Understanding Hypotheses
A geographer’s guide to the nature of different types of hypotheses one can use in fieldwork investigations.
Make Your Own Point Quadrat Frame
A step by step guide to making a point quadrat frame from everyday materials.