Fieldwork - Human

Question 1

title

Answer 1

an investigation into the economic impact of tourism on arran

Question 2

aim

Answer 2

• investigate why tourists visit arran
• investigate economic impact of tourism

Question 3

hypothesis

Answer 3

tourism has had a positive economic impact on brodick, arran

Question 4

why suitable for a geo investigation

Answer 4

• can be compared to theories/models e.g. butler model
• main attraction is scenic, glaciated landscape
• clearly geographical
• low risk

Question 5

location

Answer 5

• brodick, west coast arran
• close to busiest ferry terminal = increased sample size = more accurate

Question 6

theory

Answer 6

• butler model
• mulitplier effect

Question 7

butler model

Answer 7

1. discovery/adventure tourists
2. independent travellers
3. early package holiday tourists
4. package holidays
5. cheap/old fashionded package holidays
6. rejuvination OR decline

Question 8

methods

Answer 8

• questionnare
• land use

Question 8

questionnare

Answer 8

• asked 12 multiple choice qs
• e.g. purpose of their visit, avg daily spend
• random sampling
• total of 20 questionnares

Question 9

land use map

Answer 9

• categorised buldings thru RICEPOTS
• used shop name & window
• coloured buldings on map using a key
• sampled every building

Question 10

risks

Answer 10

talking to strangers:
* in sight of the staff
getting lost:
* designated meeting point
crossing roads:
* crossed at pedestrian crossings