Data reliability
What Data reliability means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Data collection in Low Income Countries can be unreliable, incomplete, or difficult to gather in remote areas, and data can become quickly outdated or be manipulated by governments.
The extent to which geographical conclusions drawn from data can be trusted, which recognising flaws in selective presentation allows you to critically evaluate.
Topics that use Data reliability
- Section B: The changing economic world (AQA GCSE)
- Statistical skills (AQA GCSE)
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