Category: Post 9: Field Research Reflections
Blog Post 9: Field Research Reflections
For my field research, I investigated whether the presence of spotted towhees (Pipilo maculatus) is influenced by variation in shrub cover within Garry Oak woodlands in Beacon Hill Park, Victoria,…
reflection
I would like to emphasize the major shortcomings of this experiment here. First, only one observation point is set up for each habitat, and the sample space is poorly representative…
Post 9 Field Research Reflections
My study design initially seemed simple but the implementation came with challenges I did not expect. One major issue was the extreme weather conditions when collecting data. Manitoba’s winter can…
Field research reflection
after conducting my field research I thought it has been very insightful and rewarding. Designing and implementing a field research on my own actually provided me with firsthand exposure to…
Blog Post 9 – Reflection on Arctic Research
My project was on the affects of slope aspect (North or South facing) and the affect on vegetation health. I used slopes on landfills in the arctic and visually classified…
Blog Post 9: Field Research Reflections
While the initial experimental design seemed straightforward, its implementation presented several unexpected challenges. Fieldwork days were marked by unpredictable weather, with heavy rain at times saturating even the lower moisture…
Field Reasearch Reflections
My sentiments mirror those of a few other recent students, designing and implementing an ecological study is difficult, painstaking work. The minute details that make you constantly revise are frustrating…
Final Reflections
Designing and implementing a research project was challenging due to the limitations. There are many things that I find interesting and would love to research and explore more, however, they…
Field Research Reflections
Engaging in the practice of ecology has most definitely increased my appreciation for those in this field. The entire process of generating a hypothesis and reflecting upon it to create…
Post 9: Field Research Reflections
My field research project investigated the abundance of a fern species called Athyrium filix-femina, at varying distances from a small creek in North Vancouver. I was interested in the impact of…