OLFM: Nancy Elliot
Tables & Graphs
The only issues were deciding what range of temperatures would be considered cool and hot. I had to make sure there was a big enough difference in number of bees…
Post 8: Tables and Graphs – Taylor Munro
I utilized both a visual graph as well as a table to showcase my findings. I believe this will help the viewer be able to see the data more…
Blog Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives
There are a few ecological process that my study can expand on. For instance, it highlights the importance of pollinators like bumblebees on flowers. Previous studies have shown there is…
Blog Post 6: Data Collection
Since my last blog, I’ve changed my hypothesis and sampling strategy. Originally I was studying the difference in plant richness in different levels of sunlight. I changed my study how…
Post 2: Sources of Scientific Information – Carolyn Francis
A. The source I picked was a book off my own shelf, The Flora and Fauna of Coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest, by Collin Varner. It will be…
Post 1: Observations – Carolyn Francis
My observations were of the Lost Lake area of Mundy Park, in Coquitlam B.C. The topographical coordinates of it which are 49°15’23.7″N 122°49’05.5”W. Observations occurred and will occur between 9…
Post 5: Design Reflections
There were few difficulties in implementing quadrat haphazard sampling because the grass species in the field were very tall. It was also difficult to sample in the forest because the…
Blog Post 4: Sampling Strategies
Species Density Percentage (%) Error Systematic (Area) Random (Distance) Haphazard (Area) Eastern Hemlock 1.57 11.4 43.65 Sweet Birch 39.74 46.55 8.66 Yellow Birch 19.65 11.94 56.84 Chestnut Oak 57.14 4.23…
Blog 3: Ongoing Field Observations
I returned to my area of observation on May 31, 2022 from 18:50 to 19:20 in Prince George, BC. The coordinates are 53.90, -122.84. During that time, I observed different…
Blog Post 2: Sources of Scientific Information
A) The article I chose is “Mammal-mediated seed dispersal in Vanilla: its reward and clues to the evolution of fleshy fruits in orchids” by Emerson Pansarin and Kenji Suetsugu. In…