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Nelson, Hal; And Others – Journal of Geography, 1977
This paper outlines some of the interview approaches and observational techniques that social scientists use in field study. Discussed are scheduled interviews, open-ended interviews, the delphi technique, participant observation, process observation, and lurking. (Author/AV)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Field Interviews, Field Studies, Models

da Silva, Armando; Bein, Frederick L. – Journal of Geography, 1981
The chronology and effects of a 1978 blizzard on Indianapolis' air pollution levels (ozone, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide) are used as a case study for geography classes. Photographs, graphs, and maps are provided as examples of meteorological data collection and interpretation. (AM)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Data Collection, Geography, Geography Instruction

Mattingly, Paul – Journal of Geography, 1979
Describes a student field project which measured and interpreted ground-level aspects of the urban heat island in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Discusses procedural steps and decisions, field procedures, data compiling, findings, evaluation, and dissemination of results. (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Educational Research, Evaluation Methods