What you'll learn
The map, statistical and fieldwork skills tested across the course.
Map skills
- Grid references, scale, direction and contour lines on OS maps.
- Thematic maps such as choropleth (shading by value).
Statistics
- Measures of central tendency: mean, median and mode; the range for spread.
- Choosing suitable graphs and charts for different data.
Fieldwork enquiry
- Form a hypothesis; collect primary and secondary data using a sampling method (random, systematic, stratified); use a transect.
- Present, analyse and evaluate the results with limitations and improvements.
Exam tips
- Show working for statistics and justify your choice of graph.
- Justify sampling and evaluate reliability.
Common mistakes
- Confusing median with mean.
- Untestable hypotheses or unsuitable graphs.