OLFM: Nancy Elliot
Post 8: Tables and Graphs
When organizing and aggregating my data I was able to simplify my 30 replicates into a simple table that broadly describes the overall activity at all three locations in my…
Field Research Reflections: Bridging Theory and Practice in Ecology
The field research was an enlightening experience. As I wrapped up my study on salamander abundance and microhabitats, it was crucial to reflect on the process, from the initial experiment…
Blog Post 8: Tables and Graphs – Wesburn Park (Salamander Abandance)
Did you have any difficulties organizing, aggregating, or summarizing your data? Yes, I did have some difficulties including: Data Consistency: Ensuring that data collection methods remained consistent across multiple transects…
Field Research Reflections
I think the biggest issue for me in the design and application of my experimental techniques was ensuring that it would be the best it could be, given the nature…
Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives
The theoretical basis for my project is that there is a measurable and quantifiable relationship between urban waterfowl and their anthropocentric environment. This is related to fitness, foraging, symbiosis, and…
Blog 6
Describe your field data collection activities. Sampling strategy: Area sampling method using a 1m2 quadrat. Simple random sample placement My hypothesis: changes in weather reduces the abundance of Birdsfoot Trefoil…
Blog 4
Results of the three sampling strategies you used in the virtual forest tutorial. 7 species sampled In order from most abundant to least abundant; Eastern Hemlock, Sweet Birch, Yellow Birch,…
Field Research Reflections
I finished the process of field experiments, and I found that coming up with ecological ideas and verifying them was a very tedious and time-consuming task. I tried to expand…
Tables and Graphs
As for the integration of data, the data in the table gives me a more intuitive comparison. The problem I encountered was that there was too much data clutter for…
Theoretical Perspective
The theoretical basis of your research project. My research on Euphorbia humifera was based on the influence of the surrounding environment on plant growth. The life of these rattan plants…