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Age 100: Cartography, Statistics And Map Analysis Question Paper

Age 100: Cartography, Statistics And Map Analysis

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Geography

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION 2010/2011
FIRST SEMESTER CAT EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION
AGE 100: CARTOGRAPHY, STATISTICS AND MAP ANALYSIS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer all questions
SECTION A- STATISTICS
1. Define statistics
2. How useful is statistics for Geographical studies?
3. Distinguish descriptive and inferential statistics.
4. Why is the mean the most important measure of central tendency?
5. Given the data below, determine the mean 51,49,47,54,60,41,43
6. Why is it necessary for researchers to do sampling when collecting data?
7. State the measures of dispersion in geographical studies.
SECTION B-CARTOGRAPHY AND MAP ANALYSIS
8. Define cartography
9. Explain the purpose of a map
10. Differentiate map reading, map interpretation and map analysis
11. Distinguish qualitative and q quantitative methods of depicting relief
12. Mention the qualities of a good cartographer
13. What are map specification and its components?
14. Outline the implements and materials used by a cartographer
15. Distinguish between small scale and large scale maps