Step 1: Formulating a hypothesis or a geographical statement As Geographers we seek to understand and explain the interactions between humans, and between humans and the environment in space and time. This is achieved by asking questions or making informed geographical decisions on causes, effects and solutions/recommendations Development of Hypothesis testing in the Geography FET: The learner has to choose a specific area of study where a geographical statement can be made. During this stage a geographical statement showing is made to ask the following: WHAT IS IT? WHERE IS IT? HOW OUGHT IT TO BE? HUMAN IMPACTS ... THE BIG IDEAS OF CAPS (Empirical Analytical Approach) Geography
