pros:
good form of raw data which can be represented through charts and graphs. Objective - stick to factual information.
Cons:
Don't tell you much about 'sense of place'.
people can cherry-pick data to fit a narrative.
1 of 5
What are some pros and cons of using maps as data?
pros:
Show physical features of the place.
show both quantitative and qualitative data (e.g. can show happiness levels).
cons:
historical maps can be inaccurate
2 of 5
What are some pros and cons of using films, photography and art as a form of data?
pros:
can give a sense place
show what a place looks like
cons:
can be misleading e.g. romanticised. This is unreliable.
3 of 5
What are some pros and cons of using stories, articles, music and poetry as a form of data?
pros:
can describe place, evoking a sense of how it feels.
Can give lots of detail. Emotional impressions.
cons:
usually form one perspective and be biased.
4 of 5
just and extra one
ok
5 of 5
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Card 2
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What are some pros and cons of using maps as data?
Back
pros:
Show physical features of the place.
show both quantitative and qualitative data (e.g. can show happiness levels).
cons:
historical maps can be inaccurate
Card 3
Front
What are some pros and cons of using films, photography and art as a form of data?
Back
Card 4
Front
What are some pros and cons of using stories, articles, music and poetry as a form of data?
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