Introduction To Statistics, Cartography And Map Analysis Question Paper

Introduction To Statistics, Cartography And Map Analysis

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Geography

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

AGE 100: INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS, CARTOGRAPHY, AND MAP
ANALYSIS
TIME: WEDNESDAY 1ST DECEMBER, 2010

DATE: 2.00 P.M -4.00 P.M
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer THREE Questions at least ONE from each section
SECTION A
Q1.
a)
Define the following:
i)
Variable
[ 2 marks]
ii)
Unit of observation
[ 2 marks]
iii)
Bifurcation ratio
[ 2marks]
b)
Explain four reasons why statistical why methods are significant in Geographic studies. [ 9 marks]
3
c)
Differentiate between
i)
Sample and population [ 2 marks]
ii)
Continuous and Discrete data [ 2 marks]
d)
Write short notes on the four measurement scales [4 marks]
Q2.
Examine the various probability and non probability sampling techniques [ 20 marks]
Q3.
(a)
What is an ogive? [2 marks]
(b)
Discuss three methods of data collection [ 6 marks]
( c)
Explain the various measures of central tendency and measures of dispersion. [ 15 marks]

SECTION B
Q4.
a)
Describe the nature of cartography as an art, science and technology. [6 marks]
b)
Describe three methods of representing scales on maps. [ 9 marks]
c)
Explain the following with reference to maps
i)
Plottable error
[ 2 marks]
ii)
Spot height
[ 2 marks]
iii)
Hachures
[ 2marks]
iv)
Bathometric relief
[ 2 marks]
Q5.
a)
Differentiate between cadastral, topographical and atlas maps.[ 8 marks]
b)
Give four main requirements that symbols and signs used in maps must satisfy.[ 5 marks]
c)
Trace the historical development of cartography. [ 10 marks]

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