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Statistics, Cartography And Map Analysis(Geog 204)  Question Paper

Statistics, Cartography And Map Analysis(Geog 204)  

Course:Education And Pre-University

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2010



TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer any THREE Questions

Question 1
a) Define the following concepts used in Geography
i) Descriptive statistics (2marks)
ii) Primary data (2marks)
iii) Continuous data (2marks)
b) Explain how the following measures of central tendency can be used in a geographical study
i) Mode (5marks)
ii) Mean (9marks)

Question 2
a) Explain the meaning of the following terms:
i) Cartography (2marks)
ii) Map (2marks)
b) Describe two functions of cartography in geography (4marks)
c) Analyze three types of maps used in geography (12marks)

Question 3
a) Give five reasons that show the importance of field work in geography (10marks)
b) Describe how direct observation is used in data collection during field work. (10marks)

Question 4
a) Explain the importance of sampling in fieldwork study (5marks)
b) Describe how random sampling can be used in a study of coffee farming in Kiando location (15marks)

Question 5
a) Show the importance of conduction a prior visit (reconnaissance) before the actual field work (5marks)
b) Describe three activities students would be involved in during a study of a local open air market. (15marks)




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