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Data – Its Source and Compilation — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 12 · Geography

What Data – Its Source and Compilation covers in CBSE Class 12 Geography: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 12 Geography syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 12 Geography · 2026-27

Topics in Data – Its Source and Compilation

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1. Meaning and Need of Data

  • Data are numbers that represent measurements from the real world.
  • A single measurement is called a datum.
  • Information becomes meaningful only when data are organised and interpreted properly.
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2. Presentation of Data and Statistical Fallacy

  • The way data are presented is as important as collecting them.
  • Averages can sometimes hide the real situation.
  • The chapter gives the example of river depth: the average depth may look safe, but one deeper point can still cause danger.
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3. Sources of Data

  • Data are collected from two main sources: primary and secondary.
  • Primary data are collected for the first time by an individual, group or institution.
  • Secondary data are collected from published or unpublished sources.
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4. Methods of Collecting Primary Data

  • Personal observation means collecting information directly by observing in the field.
  • Field survey can give information about relief, drainage, soil, natural vegetation, population structure, sex ratio, literacy, transport, communication and settlements.
  • The observer should have theoretical knowledge and a scientific attitude for unbiased evaluation.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Data collection, organisation, presentation, and analysis in geography

DataInformationSources of DataPrimary SourcesSecondary SourcesTabulationCompilation and ClassificationFrequency Distribution

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Key topics in Data – Its Source and Compilation include Meaning and Need of Data, Presentation of Data and Statistical Fallacy, Sources of Data, Methods of Collecting Primary Data. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the CBSE Class 12 board exam.
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