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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 4: Sampling Strategies

The virtual forest sampling theory exercise provided insight into the advantages and disadvantages of the different sampling techniques you can use in the field. I have provided a summary of…

post 9: field research reflections

In my field research on the effects of temperature on the growth of kale, I have gained a lot of new knowledge and points for reflection. First with the study…

post 8: tables and graphs

Since my initial tables and experimental purposes were relatively simple, I didn’t have too many difficulties when I made the graphs. But I think my data needs to be supplemented,…

post 7: theoretical perspectives

My research target is mainly the interaction between Kale growth rate and temperature. The theoretical basis of my research is the growth cycle of plants and the availability of nutrients…

Post 6: data collection

I sampled 15 Kale in total. There are 5 Kales in each of the 3 different temperatures (10 degrees, 25 degrees, and 40 degrees). Each Kale will be measured at…

Post 5: design reflections

In the initial data collection, I did not encounter too many difficulties. Since my subject is Kale, I am using random sampling. And divide the temperature area corresponding to the…

Blog Post 3: Ongoing Field Observations

 I plan to study pollinator abundance in my yard for this research project. During my observations of pollinator abundance in my yard, I noticed a difference between undisturbed and disturbed…

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…