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School: Hillview College

School code: 160023

Territory: Trinidad and Tobago

Date of Exam: F4- Term II 2012/2013

Subject/Level: CSEC Geography

Paper: Paper 3: Research Paper

Teacher: Ms. Yema Jaikaran

Topic: An examination of the characteristics of peasant farming in the Aranguez area.

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Table of Contents
Write a table of contents for the study.
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Purpose of Study
Introduction

Peasant farming is one of the more predominant types of farming in the developing world. As
such, in some places the farming techniques and strategies have evolved to suit particular socio-
economic conditions and have farming characteristics that vary from the norm.

Aranguez farms have been providing market produce for Trinidad and Tobago for many years
and are often referred to as the bread basket of the nation. The farms are generally all located in
one area (see map 1), which is subdivided into plots which the farmers use. Therefore, this
researcher is interested to find out if this unique arrangement has affected the traditional
characteristics of peasant farming in this area.

The purpose of the study therefore is to examine the characteristics of peasant farming in
Aranguez.

N Map 1: An extract of the Aranguez farm area in Trinidad.

Adapted from: Ordinance Survey map: Sheet # 23
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Methodology
A. When data is collected:
1. Choose a time and date to conduct your investigation. Briefly explain why you chose this
time frame to conduct your study in.

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B. Where data is collected:

2. Using both the map on this script and the atlas, give the location of the study area. Describe
the location in terms of (i) distance and direction from POS and (ii) the features which form
the boundaries for the study site.

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C. How data is collected:

3. Explain the following:
(i) What data collection instrument will you use to gather the data? Give at least 2
reasons for choosing this instrument.

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(ii) Construct a sample of the data collection instrument you would use. (6-8 questions.
Use additional paper if necessary).
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(iii) How will you choose the respondents (i.e. the sample population) for the survey?
Outline the procedure you would use.

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Presentation and Analysis of Data

The following is a sample of the raw data collected from the farmers.

1. Convert the data into a suitable presentation method.

Category Total # of Responses

Owned Land: Rented: Squatting:
1 Land Tenure
6 21 12
Heavy Machinery: Simple machinery: Simple Tools:
2 Tools/Machinery
3 18 19
Plant 1 crop: Plant 2-4 crops: Plant 5 or more
3 Multi-cropping 5 28 crops:
7
5 or more hectares: 2 4 hectares: Less than 2
4 Land Size 1 9 hectares:
30
Export: Supermarkets/ Post- Local Markets:
5 Market 1 harvest: 32
7
High Capital Investment Low Capital
Medium Capital
(>$2000 per month): Investment (less
Investment ($500 -
6 Capital Investment than $500 per
1 $2000 per month) month)
8
31
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2. What do you observe about the data? What trends have you noticed? Compare and
contrast these findings to the traditional characteristics of peasant farming.
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Conclusion
3. From the data, what conclusions can you draw about the characteristics of peasant
farming in Aranguez?

Bibliography
For your sources:
(1) Find 2 newspaper articles about farming in Aranguez

(2) Find 2 books which discuss farming in the Caribbean

(3) Find 2 websites which give information about farming in the Caribbean

*Make sure to cite your data accurately using APA style!