OLFM: Nancy Elliot
Theorectical Perspectives
The ecological processes that my hypothesis touches on are floral organ development, photosynthesis, and growth regulatory factors that play a role in organ growth. A big aspect of my research…
Data Collection
April 11, 2024 Time: 11:10 am Abbotsford, BC Weather: 12 degrees and cloudy April 11, 2024 I’ve been collecting data on the abundance of dandelion plants on two sides of…
Design Reflections
I did the first collection of data on dandelions. I used a 30×35 quadrant and completed my data sampling with a stratified random sampling strategy. I generated random numbers and…
Sampling Strategies
The three sampling strategies; (1) haphazard, (2) random sampling, (3) systematic, were used on the virtual forest, Mohn Mill Natural Area. Systematic had the fastest sampling time compared to…
Ongoing Field Observations
The organism I want to study is the common dandelion (Taraxacum) I noticed that one half of my front yard has all the flowering dandelions and the other half does…
Field Research Reflections
Despite thorough planning, I encountered several challenges during the implementation phase of the experiment. One significant challenge was the variability in environmental conditions within and between study locations, which required…
Field Research Reflections
Reflections: As my field research in Riverside Park comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the journey I’ve embarked on. From designing my experiment to meticulously collecting data…
Tables and Graphs
In my quest to understand the intricate dynamics of biodiversity, I often turn to natural habitats like parks and riversides, where various species thrive in their natural environments. Riverside Park…
Blog post 8
Sorting through the data turned out to be an important but manageable task. I separated the dataset into three categories: distant urban forest, suburban neighborhood, and swimming pool fence lining….