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Table and Graph
The table I made compared the mean number of Adiantum Pedatum and Fescue in low and high-altitude sites. It was a little difficult to separate the high altitude and low…
Reid Marriott Blog 8 Tables and Graphs T00716013
Below is my graph from the species richness data from my study from the two-treatment areas (Fig. 1.). I did not have any difficulties organising, summarizing, or aggregating my data….
BP #2 – A source of scientific information
This source of scientific information is the outcome of a workshop and compilation of various scientific sources of point count methods and literature. It is academic peer-reviewed research material, is…
Field Research Reflections – Stockley Open Park
Initially, I had quite a bit of trouble deciding on a study topic due to the vast number of questions I had, paired with the need to be able to…
Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives – Taylor Munro
The theoretical basis of my project is a study (using a very small sample size) of optimal fungal growth. Fungus plays an extremely important role in the ecosystem as decomposers…
Post 5: Design Reflections
There were few difficulties in implementing quadrat haphazard sampling because the grass species in the field were very tall. It was also difficult to sample in the forest because the…
Theoretical Perspectives Reid Marriott T00716013
My research project looks at the plant species richness in two areas of an urban park. As species richness is the number of species in a given area (Freedman, 2014)…
BP #1 – Observations
The area I have selected to observe is the property in which I live on, located two kilometers west of Nelson, BC. The property encompasses a North facing area of…
Sampling Strategies from Virtual Forest Tutorial
From the virtual forest tutorial, the data shows that the most efficient sampling method was the random sampling based on distance, providing an estimated time of 12 hours and 5…
Reflections and Thanks
I really enjoyed getting to do some work in the real world and test out a hypothesis while consulting relevant course materials and articles. This process really helps to connect…