» Posing the problems and devising a strategy 1.the selection of a topic for investigation 2.a clear statement of hypothesis or aim 3.an outline of the objectives 4.identification of the types of information required » E.g. Tourism 1.Tourism in Italy / Pescasseroli (p. 228) 2.… 3.… 4.… How can we answer the question? e.g. Is it good or bad that tourists come to Pescasseroli?  Hypothesis: Tourists have a positive impact on Pescasseroli. What questions might the government have regarding tourism? We need to ask visitors and residents! How many people visit each year? How do they travel there? How long do they stay? How much money do they spend? Do they leave rubbish / pollute the area? Are there environmental impacts? We positive impacts are there? What negative impacts are there?

» Planning: Preparation of the work to be carried out 1.the selection of methods for the collection and gathering of information 2.the design of a questionnaire or recording sheets 3.decisions on locations for the investigation » E.g. Tourism 1.How can we get the information? 2.… 3.… Primary Information – getting the information ourselfs e.g. asking questions, taking measurements etc Secondary Information – looking at information other people have found e.g. internet, books etc We need to ask visitors and residents! How many people visit each year? How do they travel there? How long do they stay? How much money do they spend? Do they leave rubbish / pollute the area? Are there environmental impacts? Design of questionnaire … decide which questions are important… different questionnaires for visitors and residents?! Where and whom do we ask?

» Collection of data 1.the use of instruments to make measurements 2.records of observations made in the field 3.the use of questionnaires and surveys as appropriate 4.the use of a variety of secondary sources, e.g. documentary sources 5.discussion of the problems encountered » E.g. Tourism 1.Go out and do it! 2.Background search! 3.Talk about it!  Why did some things not work out?

» Preparation of the report 1.the organisation of data 2.the use of illustrations graphs, maps, and tables » E.g. Tourism 1.Add up the results from the questionnaires 2.Calculate results 3.Make pie and bar charts (e.g. pie chart p 228)

» Evaluation 1.analysis of results 2.and interpretation of results (possible reasons) » E.g. Tourism 1.What does the data tell us? +70 % of visitors come by car come by car +8% of visitors come by train +22% of visitors come by coach  Most people come by car, less people use public transport 2.Many people use the car as they can visit different parts of the park when they want. Using a car is also practical because you can transport all your luggage. If you have a family it might also be cheaper to use a car then to pay for 4 or 5 people on the train.

» Conclusion » the comparison of findings with established theory » the evaluation of hypotheses » the examination of the validity of the investigation and suggestions for improvements » E.g. Tourism Did our results proof our hypothesis?  Yes? – Tourism is good for the village as it brings many jobs and money to the people who live there. For example there are many restaurants for the tourists where people work as chefs and waiters.  No? the many cars bring air pollution and there is not enough parking. Too many people damage the environment by leaving rubbish and disturbing plants and animals. What could we do better next time? more questions? more people? …

» Hypothesis: An international holiday is more popular than a local holiday amongst Italians. Homework: » Ask other students and family (min 5 ) » Bring the results to next weeks class