ROOPKAMALBIR KAUR
- In my opinion, the preliminary data I gathered served as a useful trial run before I started formally gathering information for the Final Research Project. In hindsight, even randomly producing between 15 and 100 paces is insufficient. Instead, I’m going to pick a number between 45 and 120 at random and walk for that many seconds. To complete this activity, I chose the side that was to my left (but because my generated steps were much less than expected, I did not turn around to select from the other side). I aim to keep choosing from my left side after making a firm modification for a wider gap between samples. I’ll need to choose a control area. Next time, I won’t use rulers; instead, I’ll use a square or quadrangle created from PVC pipes. I quickly understood that counting the grass in my sample area would not be effective. I estimated the area % for this initial data sample, but this took a lot of time and might not be practical when I have a lot more repeats. I’m considering whether to just record the presence. This served as a good learning opportunity.
- Response Comment to: Blog Post 3: Field Observations – zhenriks– October 18, 2022. I like your creativity because I had to change my observation spot due to unanticipated events. Your post from two weeks ago piqued my interest, and I was curious to know how our recent downpour after the drought affected your plantings. You might need to make plans for conceivable future extreme weather. I also wonder how your research will be impacted by planting wildflowers outside of the growth season. After reading your article, I’d like to suggest some additional factors you might want to consider potential variations in the amount of light coming from the canopy cover; potential weed development; and if you’ll replenish the top soil or clear away any fallen leaves in your two trial pots. Your original theory appears accurate currently. I like how adaptable but enough directed it is.