Statistics Cartography And Map Analysis(Geog 204) (Geog 014) Question Paper
Statistics Cartography And Map Analysis(Geog 204) (Geog 014)
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any three questions
Question One
Define the following concepts
Statistics
(2 Marks)
Cartography
(2 marks)
Giving examples explain two types of statistics and their role in geography
(8 Marks)
Briefly describe the history of cartography
(8 Marks)
Question Two
Explain the following terminologies
Map
(2 Marks)
Map analysis
(2 Marks)
Describe four types of maps and their uses in geography
(8 marks)
Giving examples explain four tasks in map analysis
(8 Marks)
Question Three
In six points, discuss the role of fieldwork in geography
(6 marks)
Describe the steps taken when planning a one day fieldwork trip in geography
(14 marks)
Question Four
Define the concepts
Parent population
(2 Marks)
Sample
(2 Marks)
Primary data
(2 Marks)
Secondary data
(2 Marks)
Explain the importance of sampling in fieldwork
(4 Marks)
Using a hypothetical study explain how random sampling is done
(8 marks)
Question Five
Explain the following methods of data collection
Direct observation
(4 Marks)
Questionnaire
(4 Marks)
Describe two methods of data
Analysis
(6 marks)
Presentation
(6 Marks)
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