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

Statistics, Cartography And Map Analysis(Geog 204)  

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012



TIME : 2 HOURS


Instruction:
Answer any FOUR questions.
Question One
Define the following terms and concepts as used in geography: (15mks)
Samples
Variables
Discrete data
Inferential statistics
Cadastral maps

Question Two
Giving specific examples, explain the following measurement scales: (10mks)
Interval scale
Ratio scale
Describe the properties and uses of mean as a measure of central tendency.
(5mks)

Question Three
What is cartography?
(3mks)
Describe the history of mapping during the following phases. (12mks)
Early phase
Medieval phase
Renaissance phase
Modern age phase

Question Four
Explain four methods of depicting relief on the maps.
(8mks)
Discuss the advantages of using sampling techniques as a method of data collection.
(7mks)

Question Five
Explain six steps (procedure) that field work takes.
(8mks)
Assess the role of statistical methods in geography.
(7mks)

Question Six
Describe the sequence of activities involved in preparation for field work. (15mks)






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