Category: Post 9: Field Research Reflections
Post 9: Field Research Reflections
It was definitely a lot of work both designing and conducting an ecological field experiment. I think the most challenging part of the process for me was logistically finding the…
Blog Post 9: Field Research Reflections
Designing and executing a field experiment did prove to be a challenging undertaking. After choosing and observing a study area, I quickly decided upon a broad topic of study –…
Blog Post 9: Field Research Reflections
Conducting a field research project has given me a much deeper appreciation for challenges faced by ecological researchers studying patterns in nature as much of it is hard to manipulate…
Blog 9
I think that the topic I chose was a hard one with not a lot of previous research on it. This made it very difficult to even find studies…
Blog Post 9: Field Research Reflections
This field research project taught me a lot about the challenges and rewards of ecological studies. My experiment focused on how sunlight affects lichen abundance, and while the plan seemed…
Field Research Reflections
My field study was focused on exploring the effect of elevation on plant species richness and density in the temperate mixed forest of Mayo, Quebec. Overall, designing the study did…
Beyond My Control
Designing the study seemed straightforward initially. I planned to observe squirrel numbers in three specific areas: the picnic area, the Trail of Hope, and the pond area during both morning…
Post 9- Field Research Reflections
I have gained a lot throughout the process of designing and implementing the field research project. Initially, I did encounter some difficulties in implementing my design so I had to…
Field Research Reflection – Jessica Livingston
After creating an experimental design and carrying it out, on whether different-sized bur oaks have an effect on surrounding species density and diversity. There were some practical senses in the…
Final Thoughts
Carrying out this project has been a bit of an eye-opening experience. I figured that my project would be relatively simple, and to a degree it was – just monitoring…