AP Human Geography Flashcards: Urban Data
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What specific information does quantitative data from a census provide about cities?
Quantitative data from a census provides information about changes in the composition (e.g., age, race) and the overall size of an urban area's population.
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What specific information does quantitative data from a census provide about cities?
Quantitative data from a census provides information about changes in the composition (e.g., age, race) and the overall size of an urban area's population.
Identify two primary sources for qualitative urban data.
Two primary sources for qualitative urban data are field studies and narratives.
Identify two primary sources for quantitative urban data.
Two primary sources for quantitative urban data are census data and survey data.
What is qualitative data in the context of urban geography?
Qualitative data is non-numerical information gathered from field studies and narratives that provides insight into individual attitudes toward urban change.
Population Composition
Population composition refers to the statistical characteristics of a population, such as age, sex, and ethnicity, which can be measured using quantitative data from a census.
What kind of insights do field studies and narratives offer about urban change?
Field studies and narratives provide qualitative information about the personal attitudes and perspectives of individuals experiencing urban change.
What is the primary purpose of using both qualitative and quantitative data to study urban areas?
Both data types are used together to show the causes and effects of geographic change within urban areas, combining statistical trends with human perspectives.
To understand how long-time residents *feel* about new development in their neighborhood, what data source would be most useful?
Qualitative data from sources like narratives or field studies would be most useful to understand the individual attitudes and feelings of residents.
A geographer wants to measure the population growth in a city's downtown over 20 years. What type of data should they use?
They should use quantitative data, such as census and survey data, to get precise numbers on population size changes over time.
What is quantitative data in the context of urban geography?
Quantitative data is numerical information from sources like the census and surveys that provides details about changes in population composition and size in urban areas.