Section outline

    • Chapter 2. Methodology

      • Each question/hypothesis is listed
      • The aims of each question/hypothesis are explained
      • The sequence of investigation in Stratford is described
      • The methodology for each of the data collection methods is described
      • There is personal justification for using each data collection method
      • You have used and highlighted your key terms/concepts in the Methodology
      • Originality is shown in the planning of each question and the collection of data
    • Method

      Sampling Technique and Sample Size

      Day

      Date

      Time

      Weather

      How was the Data Collected?

      Justification of Methods

      Originality in Methods

    • Commentary

      It is highly recommended that you complete your Methodology in tabulated form. The example above is suitable for use. You should identify three hypotheses which you have tested in Stratford. Each survey should be fully explained in terms of the theory behind it and the methods you employed to collect your data. You should explain the sampling technique employed and note the sample size. The day, date, time and weather conditions should all be recorded, as they may influence your results and be required for reference in your Interpretation later.

      It is important that you note all elements of originality in this section. Whilst Functional Zoning/ Vertical Zoning and Traffic/Pedestrian Counts are compulsory surveys, you and/or your group may have designed personal land use keys, collected your data at different times and locations, employed different collection techniques and may have researched secondary data to support your surveys. The third survey is a personal choice and you should be able to fully justify how and why you have done it. The main purpose is to be able to explain how the independent survey links to either or both of your compulsory surveys and for you to be able to explain these links in the Interpretation.

      Each time you mention any of your key terms/concepts that you have identified in the Introduction you should highlight them in a colour within this section.