Post 8 Effect of sunlight on cherry tree height

The graph was relatively simple to make. Trying to decide on the type of graph and how much to include in the caption was likely the hardest part. In the end, I found that a scatter plot made the most sense for the continuous variables I was using and the trend I wanted to demonstrate in my graph. I also added a trend line/ line of best fit to make this relationship more clear. The outcomes were for the most part what I expected and resembled the graph I made for submission 2. Seeing the data on the graph reassured me there is a correlation between the two variables but it also made me realize that the changes in height are not overly large for the rather drastic changes in the amounts of direct sunlight. This makes me wonder if other variables such as indirect sunlight, canopy cover, nutrients or water may also be playing a role. 

 

 

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