A process for geographical inquiry
Text version of image.
The image displays a vertical arrow on the left which stretches across the three stages of the process: acquire, process, communicate. The text in the arrow reads: Use geographical tools to acquire, process and communicate information.
Acquire
The image includes a three-way arrow to indicate the interconnection between ‘Question’, ‘Acquire data and information’ and the four ‘Process’ steps.
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Question – Use geographical language to ask questions about an issue or problem in the world around you
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Acquire data and information – Locate, collect, gather and record primary and secondary geographical data and information.
Process
The image shows the interconnection of the four steps below by displaying the information in connecting cogs.
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Evaluate data and information for reliability and bias
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Interpret data and information for geographical relationships, patterns and trends
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Analyse findings and results to draw conclusions
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Represent data and information in appropriate forms.
Communicate
Respond
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Present geographical information using a variety of appropriate strategies for purpose and audience
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Propose individual or group action in response to the inquiry findings
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Take action as appropriate.
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