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Sources of Scientific Information: Classification of an Academic, Peer-Reviewed Research Article
The linked article entitled “Estimating the Effect of Competition on Trait Evolution Using Maximum Likelihood Inference” (https://academic.oup.com/sysbio/article/65/4/700/1753588) from the journal Systematic Biology is an example of an academic peer-reviewed research article….
Observations: Grenadier Pond, High Park
Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: Monday, October 10, 2022 Temperature: 14 °C (autumn weather) Latitude: 43.6410 Longitude: -79.4669 Description: I have chosen to conduct my study at Grenadier Pond—a natural, 35-acre pond at…
Sources of Scientific Information
For post 2 I have decided to observe and try and classify the following article called “Over-exploitation of natural resources is followed by inevitable declines in economic growth and discount…
Observations: Golden View Trail
Time: 5:30 pm Date: October 09, 2022 Temperature: 19 degrees Celsius Latitude: 49.157471 / N 49° 9′ 26.896”Longitude: -122.658493 / W 122° 39′ 30.574” Location address is:85 Avenue, Township of…
Blog Post 5: Design Reflections
For the initial collection of my data, I had originally planned to observe my field study site at three specific times per day (high tide, mid tide, and low tide)…
BP #4: Sampling Strategies
In the virtual forest tutorial, I sampled the Snyder-Middlesworth Natural Area using area based systematic, random, and haphazard sampling strategies. The fastest strategy was systematic, with an estimated sampling time…
Blog Post 3: Ongoing Field Observations
The biological attribute I plan to study is the diversity of bird species on a fruit bearing versus a non-fruit bearing tree. Locations along the gradient will include areas facing…
Data Collection
I returned to the Niagara College lagoons on Thursday September 29/2022 at five different times between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. I have continued to sample five different areas of…
Sampling Strategies
Using the the virtual tree tutorial, I attempted the three sampling techniques systematic, random, and haphazard using the Mohn Mill community. Using the random y-value selected of y=5, so the…
Blog Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives
My research approach focuses mainly on the intermittent stream reduction effects on bird abundance and biodiversity in pond ecosystems, though further consideration has been put upon the migrational patterns of…