Geog 204:Statistics, Cartography And Map Analysis Question Paper
Geog 204:Statistics, Cartography And Map Analysis
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (FT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : GEOG 204
UNIT TITLE : STATISTICS, CARTOGRAPHY AND MAP ANALYSIS
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer any three questions.
Question One
Define the following concepts used in geography.
Statistics.
(2 marks)
Primary data
(2 marks)
Continuous data
(2 marks)
Giving examples explain the uses of the following measures of central tendency in geography.
Mode
(5 marks)
Mean
(9 marks)
Question Two
Explain the meaning of the following terms.
Cartography
(4 marks)
Map
(4 marks)
Analyze three types of maps used in geography.
(12 marks)
Question Three
In five ways discuss the importance of fieldwork in geography.
(10 marks)
Describe the role of direct observation in fieldwork.
(10 marks)
Question Four
What is sampling.
(5 marks)
Describe how random sampling can be used in a study of coffee farming in a region.
(15 marks)
Question Five
Explain the role of reconnaissance in fieldwork.
(5 marks)
Describe three activities students would be involved in during a study of a local open air market.
(15 marks)
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