Theoretical Perspectives

The American Coot (Fulica Americana) is a waterbird species that is found throughout North and South America. This species exhibits strong site fidelity, with individuals returning to the same breeding…

Blog Post 7- Theoretical Perspectives

My research focuses on moss abundance in relation to environmental influences. Ecological theory aids in the explanation of the data collection that has taken place thus far in my research…

Post 7 – Theoretical Basis for Woody Species Study

My field research project is based on the theoretical basis of disturbance, succession and competition, though I am not sure that I will be able to collect enough data on…

Theoretical Perspectives

My hypothesis has been changed slightly to better represent the question I am trying to portray, I have decided to use canopy cover as a categorical variable rather than a…

Post 7 Theory behind cherry tree hypothesis

I believe my hypothesis and study are touching on the ecological process of resource competition. I have discovered that many abiotic factors such as soil, water, sunlight, and nutrients play…

Blog Post #7: Theoretical Perspectives

Project Summary: My research project focuses on the observation of thermophilic bacteria growth surrounding an anthropogenic wastewater output just outside of Canmore Alberta. The bacteria growing at this output I…

Post 7- Theoretical Perspectives

My study research was built upon the hypothesis of a relationship between mowing frequency and dandelion abundance; according to my hypothesis and a few readings regarding the topic, I have…

BP #7: Theoretical Perspectives

My research project is based around investigating whether there is a relationship between the height of a snowberry bush and its berry load.  I am interested in whether the taller…

Blog Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives

My research project is about observation of high and low tides and the activity of white and grey herons at Kamala beach in Phuket, Thailand. My hypothesis is that level…

Post 7

The decreasing abundance of Vancouver island tree frogs would be related to two ecological processes The bullfrog’s relation with tree frog habitat (pond)  The development/road usage and the tree frog’s…