Study Figures 4a and 4b below. They show two different data presentation techniques from a student's fieldwork into local energy resources.
The aim of the student's investigation was to assess local attitudes towards a proposed large-scale solar park development in East Anglia, England.
Figure 4a: Student's data table of questionnaire responses (30 respondents total)
| Statement presented to residents | Strongly Agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Total respondents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The solar park will ruin the scenic beauty of the area. | 14 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 30 |
| 2. Building the solar park will cause disruptive traffic. | 11 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 30 |
| 3. The project will generate clean energy for local homes. | 2 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 30 |
| 4. It will create secure, long-term jobs for local residents. | 1 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 30 |
| 5. Overall, I support the solar park development. | 3 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 30 |
Figure 4b: Selected qualitative interview perspectives
Perspective A: Local Sheep Farmer "Leasing my lower-grade agricultural land for this solar park secures my family farm's financial future. Plus, we will still be able to graze our sheep underneath and between the panels once construction is done."
Perspective B: Local Guest House Owner "Tourists come to this part of East Anglia to enjoy the unspoilt, rural landscape. Covering hundreds of acres of open fields with black glass panels will ruin the view, destroy my business, and hurt our tourism economy."
Evaluate the student's data presentation techniques.
