OLFM: Robyn Reudink
Blog Post 5: Design Reflections
At first, I tried to use 3 different measurement methods to get the species richness of each moss. However, in practice, because I was in a plain area and the…
Blog Post 4: Sampling Strategies
Using systematic, random, and haphazard sampling techniques, I assessed tree species density and diversity, focusing on their effectiveness in capturing both common and rare species. Among the three methods, systematic…
Theoretical Perspectives
The theoretical basis of my research project centers on understanding how human activity influences squirrel species density. My hypothesis predicts that squirrel density will increase with increasing levels of human…
Final Reflections
Designing and implementing a research project was challenging due to the limitations. There are many things that I find interesting and would love to research and explore more, however, they…
Field Research Reflections
Engaging in the practice of ecology has most definitely increased my appreciation for those in this field. The entire process of generating a hypothesis and reflecting upon it to create…
Data Collection
Point count stations were placed systematically in various parts of the park, based on the frequency of human interaction with the areas. A cumulative total of five point count stations…
Tables and Graphs
I decided to make two tables and one graph. Organizing my data into my graph was quite simple as all I had to do was take the average squirrel count…
Design Reflections
I collected data on squirrel abundance and activity in a city park. I used five point count stations systematically placed in areas with varying levels of human activity. Initially I…
Post 9: Field Research Reflections
My field research project investigated the abundance of a fern species called Athyrium filix-femina, at varying distances from a small creek in North Vancouver. I was interested in the impact of…
Blog post 8: Graph
Emily Browne For this assignment, I chose to make a box plot that displays the diameter at breast height plotted against elevation groups. I further separated the boxes into species….