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Data Collection

For my data collection, I used three transect lines to sample systematically for bumblebee flower colour preferences, additionally, weather conditions were collected each day for comparison. Observations were conducted between…

Blog Post 3

I have changed my field site from Finnerty Gardens to Mount Douglas in Victoria BC. Date: August 15, 2024. 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Weather: Cloudy, 18 degrees celsius, humidity…

Design Reflection

Overall I thought my design was good; however, there are a few things I would’ve done differently: Site Selection and Diversity Increased Sites: Expanding the number of study sites could…

Blog Post 9: Field Research Reflections

I sit now in reflection on the experiences of having conducted this field research: many feelings of excitement, exhaustion, and accomplishment. Doing a field experiment was one of the very…

Field Research Reflections

Conducting field research has been such a great learning experience. When I first began my project I had a clear vision of my question and how the experiment would go….

Field Research Reflections

When I began compiling my report, I realized there were numerous additional aspects I could have explored. For instance, I could have tested the abiotic factors of the ponds, such…

Sampling Strategies

For my sampling during this project, I used the following sampling strategies Fixed Plot Sampling: Establish fixed plots within each site where you will place flowers of different colours. This…

Blog 1: Observations: Diefenbaker Pond

I have selected to observe the pond in the centre of Diefenbaker Park. This is a city park, with an ornamental fountain in the pond and a small dock to…

conclusion

After completing this survey on the relationship between plant species diversity and water distance, I deeply realized the complexity and challenge of scientific research. First, I recognize that it is…

table

Plant Species Number in Riparian Zone Number in Mesic Zone Number in Upland Zone Reed (Phragmites australis) 64 0 0 Willow (Salix babylonica) 39 43 22 Cedar (Cedrus deodara) 0…