OLFM: Robyn Reudink
Post 9: Field Research Reflections
Any issues or changes: So far, I didn’t make any big change to my research, however, I did refine and modify my research gradually referring to the comment and feedback…
Blog Post 9: Fied Research Reflections (Tokyo, Japan)
You both designed a field experiment and then carried it out. Did you have any issues with the implementation or have to make any changes to your design? Yes I…
Post 8: Table and Graphs
Difficulties: At first, I have difficulties combine all data in one graph though I eventually find a way to combine them as shown in my assignment submission. However, I’m still…
Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives
Theoretical basis: Sunlight is an important factor in plant growth. The intensity and duration of sunlight exposure can be studied as a measuring factor. Photosynthesis, which takes place when plants…
Post 6: Data Collection
How many replicates: I did 18 replicates in total. For each replicate, I count the buds and flowers on an individual plants. The data collection is doing after 4PM when…
Post 5: Design Reflections
Difficulties: There were several difficulties in the process of collecting data. Because it was a visual count of the number of buds and flowers, some errors could occur. And some…
Blog Post 8: Tables and Graphs (Tokyo, Japan)
Did you have any difficulties organizing. aggregating or summarizing your data? Yes, I had only considered to submit one graph in my final report, however, I realized that I needed…
Blog Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives (Tokyo, Japan)
Theoretical basis for your research project: My research focuses on investigating the correlation between evergreen azalea flower abudance and 1) temperature and 2) humidity. The theoretical basis for my research…
Post 4: Sampling Strategies
I choose Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area in the virtual tutorial. 25 plots are sampled for each technique. Among three sampling techniques, Haphazard: 12h 59min Random: 13h 14min Systematic: 12h 34 min…
Post 3: Ongoing Field Observations and Design
Study object: grass density 3 locations: According to the density of the grass, I observed 3 sites Underlying processes: Based on my observations, I found that site 1 had…