The effectiveness of cartographic method as a tool in illustration of research data: a case study of Delta University, Abraka-Nigeria

Abstract

This research work examined the effectiveness of cartographic method as a tool in the illustration of research data, by examining the role cartographic method has over descriptive method, it effectiveness, and process involved; in Delta State University Abraka. In line with these a structured questionnaires were administered to 200 student from various levels of study; that is from 100 to M.sc level and some questionnaire were also administered to some lecturers of the department in other to obtain information on the effectiveness of cartographic method usage. The data generated where analysed using the spearman’s rank correlation and the student’s’ test. For the spearman rank analysis, the test revealed that the calculated t value (8.53) is greater than the tabulated t value (2.35) at 5% level of significance, the student‘t’ test analysis showed that the calculated t value (0.00) is less than the tabulated value (2.78) at 5% level of significance. The result of the research at the end of the day reveals that, there is a strong relationship within all the level of study based on the cartographic technique employed in research data illustration. On the other hand, with the use of statistical diagram and map, it shown that with the information extracted there is no strong relationship between the two methods. Based on the findings, recommendations were made on the use of cartographic method toward adequate coverage of the entire study topic.

Keywords:

• statistical diagram
• statistical mapping
• mapping
• cartographic

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Oboh Satur Okosun

Oboh Satur OKOSUN is a University GIS Lecturer/Researcher at the Department of Geography, Federal University, Kashere. He holds degrees from the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (BSc Geography and Regional Planning), and the University of Ibadan (MSc Geographic Information System) and currently on the vision regarding (PhD Geography).

Before joining the University as an academician, he has worked and held positions at various company; Obohcom Technologies Nigeria Limited as GIS Manager, Centre for Advanced Spatial Technologies and Mapping (CAST-MP) as GIS Analyst/ Academic Officer, International Fertilizer Development Company (IFDC) as redemption staff, Kazrat Nigeria Limited as GIS Analyst, Polaris Digitech as GIS Officer … the list is endless. He is a member of so many professional bodies.

His main research interests include Geographic Information System, Remote Sensing, Geospatial technology application, Image and Spatial Analysis, Cartography, Analytical method, Agricultural Geography, Political Geography. He has taught courses on these and other subjects at all levels. His research has been published in various Journal as well attended conferences within and outside Nigeria.

Outside of academia, he has acted as a GIS consultant for various companies in terms of training and Capacity building.