A-Level Geography NEA: A Study of Quality of Life in Winchester

This document presents an A-level Geography NEA independent fieldwork investigation focused on the differences in quality of life between St. Cross and Stanmore in Winchester. The investigation aims to identify the factors contributing to these differences, focusing on socio-economic conditions, environmental quality, and property pricing. The methodology includes both quantitative and qualitative analyses, utilizing random sampling for primary data collection through a questionnaire and stratified sampling for secondary data from property dealers' websites. The candidate record form details the investigation title, hypotheses related to socio-economic quality, environmental quality, and housing prices, and the planned methodology. Teacher declarations and approvals are also included, ensuring the work adheres to the specification guidelines. The assessment covers introduction and preliminary research, methods of field investigation and critical analysis, and conclusions, evaluation, and presentation.

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7037/C/CRF
2018candidate record form
A-level Geography
NEA Independent fieldwork investigation (7037/C)
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NEA proposal
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Investigation title DIFFERENCE IN QUALITY OF LIFE BETWEEN ST. CROSS AND
STANMORE
How the title links to the specification content
The difference in the socio economic standards in the two communities of Winchester creates difference in the
quality of living in the communities of Stanmore and St. Cross. The public amenities and services,
environmental quality, housing conditions and property pricing are the attributes that reflect the standard of living
in the community.
Planned investigation hypothesis or question/sub-questions
The hypotheses that have been drawn for the context are as follows:
The socio-economic quality of life will be higher in St Cross as compared to Stanmore.
St Cross being a suburb has a greater environmental quality as compared to Stanmore giving its residents a
greater quality of living.
The rise in gentrification, reveals that there is inequality of housing prices and quality
Investigation focus – indication of how the enquiry will enable the candidate to address the investigation title and
explore the theme in relation to the chosen geographical area
The main aim is to identify the factors that create differences in the quality of living between Stanmore and St.
Cross. The difference in the socio-economic conditions, environmental quality and property pricing in the two
communities will be analysed to understand the reasons behind such differences.
Planned methodology – indication of qualitative and/or quantitative techniques including primary and, if relevant,
secondary data collection techniques.Indication of the planned sampling strategy or strategies
The quantitative and qualitative analyses have been done in order to gather appropriate data and information.
Random sampling has been used to collect primary data. Stratified sampling has been used to collect secondary
data. Primary data is collected from field survey conducted by us. A questionnaire framed in a semantic scale
will be used to gather the primary data. A quantitative analysis would be therefore done from the information.
Secondary sources will include information from the websites of the property dealers.
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Marks must be awarded in accordance with the instructions and criteria in the specification.
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Area 1. Introduction and preliminary research
10 marks
(a) To define the research questions which
underpin field investigations (AO3)
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(b) To research relevant literature sources and
understand and write up the theoretical or
comparative context for a research question
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Area 2. Methods of field investigation
15 marks
(a) To observe and record phenomena in the field
and devise and justify practical approaches
taken in the field including frequency/timing of
observation, sampling, and data collection
approaches (AO3)
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(b) To demonstrate practical knowledge and
understanding of field methodologies
appropriate to the investigation of human and
physical processes (AO3)
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Area 3. Methods of critical analysis
20 marks
(a) To demonstrate knowledge and understanding
of the techniques appropriate for analysing field
data and information and for representing
results, and show ability to select suitable
quantitative or qualitative approaches and to
apply them (AO3)
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(b) To demonstrate the ability to interrogate and
critically examine field data in order to comment
on its accuracy and/or the extent to which it is
representative, and use the experience to
extend geographical understanding (AO3)
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Area 4. Conclusions, evaluation and presentation
15 marks
(a) To show the ability to write up field results
clearly and logically, using a range of
presentation methods. (AO3)
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(b) To evaluate and reflect on fieldwork
investigations, explain how the results relate to
the wider context and show an understanding of
the ethical dimensions of field research. (AO3)
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(c) To demonstrate the ability to write a coherent
analysis of fieldwork findings in order to answer
a specific geographical question and to do this
drawing effectively on evidence and theory to
make a well-argued case. (AO3)
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