Must incorporate observation and recording of field data/evidence from field investigations
Your investigation must include going out into the field to observe and record evidence yourself. This hands-on data collection is called primary data gathering.
Real World
Students investigating sediment size along Chesil Beach physically measured 50 pebbles at each of five transect points using callipers — data that no published source could provide for their exact locations.
Exam Focus
Describe field data collection methods precisely: state equipment used, number of measurements, and location — examiners look for replicability evidence.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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