Interpreting data

        Write a short report that includes three figures and no more than 1,000 words (excluding references) on the relevant data set for your tutorial group.  The aim of this exercise is to demonstrate that you can interpret a dataset, show the data effectively, and explain results clearly.  The objective is therefore to show and describe key trends or patterns in the data and you can use any combination of figures, namely tables, charts or graphs.  You can write a brief introduction to your topic if you wish, but the main part of the report must be three figures with an explanation of what each shows.  Your conclusion should include a comment upon the strengths and weaknesses of the data and your figures, and your own reflection of what you have learned from the exercise.  The data sets are: BSc (Hons) Environmental Sciences students:  Table 1 BSc (Hons) Geography, Archaeology with Geography, and Geography with Geoinformatics students:  Tables 2.1 and 2.2 BA (Hons) Geography students:  Table 3 and Figure 1 Your report should meet the following criteria: ▪ It should be concise, well-structured and with clear figures;▪ It should include three figures that show key relationships or comparisons within the data set;▪ Each figure should have an appropriate legend and title (see your Skills Handbook);▪ Each figure should be explained and interpreted in writing (one to two paragraphs each);▪ The final paragraph of your report should include a consideration of the strengths and weaknesses of the data set and your figures;▪ You are encouraged to continue to develop your information finding skills.  Any references should be correctly formatted in a reference list (see your Skills Handbook).         Table 1: Meadows of the Somerset Levels, England Site name Biomass (t DW/ha/yr) Total species (no/m2) Grass species (no/m2) Flower species (no/m2) Moss species (no/m2) Shapwick 5.3 22 8 8 6 Meare 2.6 30 10 17 3 Westhay 9.4 10 5 4 1 Tadham 7.8 19 7 10 2 Ashcott 4.7 13 8 4 1 Notes: Shapwick is regularly flooded and receives no artificial fertilizers and herbicides Meare is rarely flooded and receives no artificial fertilizers and herbicides Westhay is regularly flooded and receives artificial fertilizers and herbicides Tadham is rarely flooded and receives artificial fertilizers but no herbicides Ashcott is regularly flooded and receives herbicides but no artificial fertilizers   t DW/ha/yr = tonnes of dry weight produced in a hectare in a year Tables 2.1 and 2.2 Barchan dunes, Atacama desert, PeruThe tables include include morphometric and migration rate data from two areas of barchan (i.e. classic crescent-shaped) sand dunes in the Atacama Desert of Peru. Dune width data is measured between the two horns of the dunes. Dune height data is measured from the ground surface to the top of the dune slip (or avalanche) face. The rate of movement has been determined from a series of sequential aerial photographs. Table 2.1: Barchan dune data from Area 1Dune width (m) Dune height (m) Rate of movement (m yr-1)150 14.2 32115 10.0 43132 13.5 3661 5.4 70111 10.5 4490 9.1 4869 7.0 70130 16.7 3178 5.6 55130 12.0 3875 7.5 60 Table 2.2: Barchan dune data from Area 2Dune width (m) Dune height (m) Rate of movement (m yr-1)244 26.1 11200 20.0 16134 12.8 21161 15.7 17149 14.0 2168 7.4 39133 12.5 20170 16.5 14100 10.0 2681 7.9 26225 23.0 1383 8.8 3049 5.0 44220 21.0 1246 5.2 52132 14.0 1848 4.1 60126 11.4 2167 6.0 38202 22.0 12   Table 3: Socio-economic characteristics of East Brighton, by wards (Census of Population 2001)Note that owner occupied includes households with a mortgage or who own outright, social housing is either council or subsidised rent through a housing association, and private renting is usually market level rents.  Most students not in University halls are in private renting.Ward Professional and managerial workers (% of all people aged 16-74) Unemployed (% of all people aged 16-74) Student (% of all people aged 16-74) Owner occupied (% of all households)   Social renting (% of all households) Private renting (% of all households) East Brighton 25.5 5.1 4.1 39.2 40.3 16.1Hanover and Elm Grove 31.4 4.0 11.8 58.2 13.6 24.2Hollingbury and Stanmer 18.9 2.4 21.9 56.4 31.2 8.1Moulsecoomb and Bevendean 15.2 3.7 11.5 50.8 35.1 10.3Patcham 25.9 2.2 2.8 81.7 11.2 4.9Preston Park 39.6 3.5 7.9 65.3 6.1 25.6Queen's Park 33.0 5.5 6.5 40.5 26.1 27.6Rottingdean Coastal 37.9 2.7 5.9 80.2 5.3 11.9St. Peter's and North Laine 33.8 5.0 11.1 49.4 11.3 35.4Woodingdean 20.8 2.3 2.8 77.4 16.2 4.4 Figure 1. Ward boundaries in Brighton and Hove