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Blog Post 4: Sampling Strategies Taylor Munro
Simple Random Using random or systemic sampling and the area based method, my random (x,y) quadrats were (90, 30), meaning I selected the quadrat (0, 30) as my starting point….
Sampling Techniques in a virtual forest
The three sampling strategies used in the virtual forests sampling theory exercise were systematic, random and haphazard. I utilized the area-based method with the other option being distance. Results are…
Anthropogenic change and conservation
The main theoretical idea that underpins my research is that human use negatively impacts ecological communities. Further, conservation is necessary to protect ecologically important regions, especially if we want to…
Initial Data Collection
Total Species Count of Cakile Endentula Count Observer: Jen Awan Count Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Start Time: 9:30am Weather: 14 degrees celsius , light wind, mixed sun and cloud…
Update – Research Location change
I have changed my research focus and location to the following: Total Species Count of Cakile Endentula Count Observer: Jen Awan Count Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Start Time: 9:30am …
Design Reflections of Cakile edentula along Air Force beach, Courtenay BC
I am studying the impact of trampling on the growth pattern of American sea rocket, Cakile edentula, at Airforce Beach in the Comox Valley. I chose…
Theoretical Perspectives – Desierto de Los Leones National Park
My research focused on discovering if there is a correlation between elevation and the density of mountain roses (Eryngium proteiflorum). In my hypothesis, I ventured that it’s due to the…
Post 3: Ongoing Field Observations – Taylor Munro
Time/Date: 1230PM/Monday, June 13, 2022 Weather: 10C, overcast, raining on and off. Observations: Summer is certainly in full swing as several small shrubs and plants have sprouted up on the…
Post 8: Info gathered and let the graphs begin
In creating graphs and tables I saw visually represented what I already had found in my study. I surveyed 3 zones and 20 quadrants looking for a relationship between chokecherry…
Blog 3: Ongoing Field Observations
I returned to my area of observation on May 31, 2022 from 18:50 to 19:20 in Prince George, BC. The coordinates are 53.90, -122.84. During that time, I observed different…