Section outline

    • Chapter 5. Evaluation

    • 5) Evaluation (12 Marks)

      • Methods employed are reviewed in terms of the amount collected and any problems encountered in collecting the data
      • The advantages and disadvantages of each data collection method are discussed
      • Suggestions are made for improving the data collection methods employed and the reliability of each approach
      • The accuracy of results is questioned
      • Links are made between the inaccuracy of data and problems with data collection methods
      • Suggestions are made for improving the investigation process to increase the accuracy of results
      • Reasons for conclusions being possibly invalid or wrong are suggested
      • Links are made between any weaknesses in the conclusions and weaknesses in the results or weaknesses in the Methodology
      • Suggestions are made for improving the investigation process to increase the validity of the conclusions
      • You have used your key terms/concepts in the Evaluation
    • Commentary

      You should evaluate your investigation by reviewing the advantages and disadvantages of each data collection method you have employed. You should critically examine the amount collected and summarise the problems you encountered during your data collection. You should then make intelligent suggestions about how you might improve the investigation process and how each survey might be made more reliable.

      You should query the accuracy of your results and make links between any inaccurate data you feel you have and any problems with your data collection methods. Suggestions should be made about how you might improve the investigation process to increase the accuracy of your results.

      You should suggest reasons why your conclusions are possibly wrong or invalid. In particular you should make links between any weaknesses in the conclusions and weaknesses in either your results or data collection methods. Suggestions shoud be made about how you might improve the investigation process to increase the validity of your conclusions.

      If you make reference to any of your key terms/concepts you have identified throughout your investigation it is important that these are highlghted.

      Advised word limit for Chapters 4-5= 1200 words