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1. Preparation for field study;
-Seeking permission from the school administration and community authorities where the study is to be carried out.
-Identifying the topic of study.
-Formulation of the hypothesis for the study.
2. Campbell Stokes Sunshine Recorder;
The duration of sunshine is measured using the Campbell Stokes Sunshine Recorder.
This device consist of a solid glass sphere, about 4 inches in diameter.
The sphere concentrates the sun's rays to an intense spot on a calibrated paper, resulting in a trace or burn. As the sun blazes across the sky, the hot image of the sun traces a scorching path on the calibrated paper.
In the evening, the length of the trace is measured to determine the duration of sunshine.
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