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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…