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Blog Post 6: data collection
Emily Browne During my field data collection, I used 5 transects, each transect has 5 quadrats along it on alternating sides, for a total of 25 quadrats. I was measuring…
Design Reflections of Forest study
Emily Browne I collected data on tree species in a dense mature conifer forest. I used a transect method where I sampled 5 quadrats along a transect, and the quadrats…
Blog Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives
In my research project, I aim to explore the factors influencing the distribution of yellow and gray lichen on tree bark along the Churchill Drive Park Trail in Winnipeg, Manitoba….
Data Collection
For my field collection I have been sampling 3 locations in one backyard. I have been observing bird species richness when dogs are present in the yard and when…
Blog Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives
Most suburban (and some urban) areas in North America have lawns. Discussions regarding maintenance practices have come to focus, with differing perspectives on the short- and long-term impacts of various…
Ongoing Field Observations
The biological attribute I plan to study is squirrels: Eastern Grey Squirrel and the Red Squirrel. I set up three point count stations, all at minimum 50m apart. My proposed…
Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives
The theoretical basis of my research project centers on understanding how different vegetation types influence bird species density. My hypothesis predicts that bird density will vary based on vegetation type,…
Blog Post 8: Tables and Graphs
After review of my data, I decided to create 4 bar graphs, one for each transect. Each set of raw data did not include all plant species, but for comparison…
Blog Post 6: Data Collection
My field data records ground cover and was collected over 4 transects with 5 quadrat replicates. My initial data (transect 1) was collected a few weeks ago and, given the…
Field Research Project – Tables and Graphs
I organized my data into a table during my data collection, which included columns for the distance of my 1m² quadrats from the creek, and the corresponding number of Athyrium…