Possible Approaches for H1 Geography A-levels 2024 (Structured Questions)

1 Possible Approaches for H1 Geography A-levels 2024 (Structured Questions)Q1(a)With reference to Resource 1, suggest how the students could have obtained a more representative sample of the residents in Reading. [4] -The students could have obtained a more representative sample of the residents by carrying out they survey at different locations to reach a broader spectrum of residents. [1 mark] For example, they could conduct the survey at the train and bus station as it is likely to have high human traffic with a range of commuters since it is an interchange for the trains and buses. This will help them to achieve a more representative sample of residents of different age groups to facilitate the comparison that is necessary in their hypothesis. [1 additional mark] or They could also conduct the survey at the cinema complex where they can potentially reach more younger people. [1 mark] This will make the sample more representative since their hypothesis compares younger people with older people. [1 additional mark]-The candidates could adopt a stratified sampling method where the proportion of respondents in their sample mirrors the proportion of the major age groups in Reading. [1 mark]-The candidates could have extended the time allocated to include both weekdays and weekends, as well as increase the number of time slots when the survey was taken on each day. [1 mark]Examiner Comments:Weaker responses focused only on carrying out surveys at a range of different locations named on Resource 1, such as the park or cinema, linking the location to specific age groups.Stronger responses also suggested extending the time allocation, both in terms of days of the week and the time of day slot. In addition, stronger responses suggested a clear sampling strategy that would ensure a more representative sample, for example:‘The candidates could adopt a stratified sampling strategy where they surveyed an equal number of people from each of their age groups.’(b)With reference to Resource 2, suggest how the students could minimise potential risks in conducting the survey. [5]-They should be properly attired to avoid hypothermia. [1 mark] This will help to keep them warm and from falling sick since they are conducting the survey outdoors on a particularly cold and windy day (as stated in the preamble). [1 additional mark]-They should ensure that their valuables are properly secured. [1 mark] Since they are in a public space (as shown in Resource 2), they could become victims to pickpocketing and theft while they are conducting their survey. [1 additional mark]-They should not stand in the middle of the bridge (as shown in Resource 2) while conducting the survey [1 mark] so that they are not knocked down by cyclists, skateboardists or users of personal mobility devices. [1 additional mark]-The candidates should avoid interviewing people outside the restaurants, shown in Resource 2, [1 mark] as this could annoy the diners who want to eat in peace, which could l