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Post 1 Observations – My Backyard
Blog Post 1: Observations The location I have chosen for the field research project is my backyard in suburban Melbourne, Australia. My backyard is not terribly large, about an area…
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…
Post 6: Data Collection
Over the last few weeks, I have been gathering data for my field research project. My project examines bird density across different vegetation types in my backyard. For this study,…
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…
Blog Post 5: Design Reflections
I decided to collect data by implementing a systematic sampling strategy using quadrats as the sample unit along a transect. I initially encountered some difficulties in deciding how to quantify…
Moss Growth (Percent Cover) Bar Graph
I created several different figures in Excel, experimenting with various styles. I eventually settled on a bar graph to illustrate the three transects I took at varying distances from the…
Post 5: Design Reflections
For my research project, I’ve started collecting data on bird species in three different areas of my backyard: the bush, the open field, and the garden area. My goal is…
Beyond My Control
Designing the study seemed straightforward initially. I planned to observe squirrel numbers in three specific areas: the picnic area, the Trail of Hope, and the pond area during both morning…
Squirrel Abundance
Creating a table for each area was easy, but combining them was challenging. I initially tried using a line graph and a bar graph, but the results were confusing, so…
Theoretical Perspectives and Moss (Edge environment)
The hypothesis for my field research project is rooted heavily in ecological processes such as environmental stressors, specifically contamination, and the effect of edges as they relate to vehicle pollution…