Blog post1: observations in my backyard

My field research project was conducted in my backyard in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is quite isolated from neighboring backyards. The coordinates include 49.799020 and 97.14482282. It has flat topography and…

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My hypothesis is that Daphne and Salal would be equally abundant at lower elevations and higher elevations. However, we found that the abundance of Daphne and Salal was greater at…

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    The theoretical basis of my research project is how abiotic factors such as the presence of water and topography influence vegetation distribution and abundance. Some ecological processes that…

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So far I have completed 8 replicates of my field data collection. My collection data method has followed the stratified random sampling technique. I am pleased to have not faced…

Daphne and Salal

My sampling design reflection aims to discuss the methodology used to investigate the abundance of Daphne and Salal on the Vancouver Island University Campus. Specifically, this reflection will focus on…

Mohn field sampling

The technique which proved to be most efficient in time spent sampling was haphazard which took 14 hours and 31 minutes whereas random sampling/ systematic took 25 hours 46 minutes….

Theoretical Perspectives: Bird Behavior

Three words I would use to describe the research I am conducting would be: Competition Habitat Structure Behavior When initially coming up with the topic for my hypothesis, it seemed…

Sources of Scientific Information

The name of the article is Climate change impact on Canada’s Pacific marine ecosystem: The current state of knowledge. The article is academic, peer-reviewed and a research material. This article…

Ciara O’Farrell: Sources of Scientific info

Segar, J. & Keane, A. 2020. Species and demographic responses to wildlife-friendly fencing on ungulate crossing success and behaviour. Conservation Science and Practice 2(10). DOI: 10.1111/csp2.285   This source is…