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Blog Post 4: Sampling Strategies
I used the distance based method for the virtual forests tutorial, and sampled the trees using the three sample placement techniques. Below is a table showing the percentage error for…
Blog Post 9: Field Research Reflections
New Perspective: I designed and carried out my field experiment on moss growth in different light conditions and this has been highly rewarding experience. I had some theoretical knowledge about sampling methods and hypothesis development,…
Blog 9: Field Research Reflections
I enjoyed conducting a field research project throughout the course. The methods I used were straightforward so I had no issues implementing them. However, I did struggle when planning the…
Blog Post 8: Tables and Graphs
I encountered some challenges during my research when organizing and summarizing the data for light conditions, months, and growth values. I could not easily decide which type of graph will be the best…
Blog Post: Theoretical Perspectives
The objective of my research project is to examine the growth rate of moss under four different light conditions: Full Sun, Partially Sunny, Partially Shaded, and Fully Shaded. The theoretical foundation of…
Blog Post 6: Data Collection
I study the moss growth and use a quadrat I made myself to measure the growth rate of moss in four light conditions: Full Sun, Partially Sunny, Partially Shaded, and…
Blog Post 5: Design Reflections
The collection of initial data for my sampling strategy in Module 3 was fine. I didn’t have any major challenges. However, I had a minor issue with locating the quadrats during each…
Blog Post 4: Sampling Strategies
Fastest Sampling Time Systematic Sampling had the fastest estimated sampling time: 12 hours and 7 minutes, with 24 quadrats. Haphazard Sampling: 13 hours and 3 minutes for 25 quadrats. Random Sampling…
Ongoing Field Observations
I have changed my site of observation to a pond in my neighborhood in Edmonton, AB. Subject of Study: The organism that I plan to study is Sandbar willow growing…
Data Collection
Blog Post 6: Data Collection For my field data collection, I began by marking off the areas beside the creek that I would measure. I measured that the creek was…