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Sampling
Blog Post 4: Sampling Strategies In my field research project, I utilized three different sampling strategies: systematic, random, and haphazard sampling. The objective was to compare their efficiency in terms…
Ongoing Observation
Blog Post 3: Ongoing Field Observations Study Subject: Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) For my ongoing field research project, I am focusing on the growth patterns of dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) in different…
Sources of scientific information
Blog Post 2: Sources of Scientific Information 1. Source Title: Ecology: Concepts and Applications Author: Manuel C. Molles Published by: McGraw-Hill Education, 7th Edition, 2016 ISBN: 9780077837280 2. Classification This…
Blog post : Observation
Blog Post 1: Observations Study Area: Forested Park in Mississauga, ON For my field research project, I have selected a forested park located near my home in Mississauga, Ontario. This…
Sampling Strategies in the Virtual Forest
I used the three sampling techniques listed below in the Mohn Mill community virtual forest. Systematic Random Haphazard Most Common Red Maple (n=44) % of error: 8.99 Red Maple (n=44)…
Ongoing Field Observations
Field Journal Observations Location: Private forested property in Mayo, QC Date: July 21st 2024 Time: 10AM-12PM Weather: Sunny and clear skies Temperature: 28°C Observations: Plant density seems to be higher…
Theoretical Perspectives on Urban Bird Diversity
This post explores the ecological theories that inform my hypothesis, alongside identifying the core ideas that guide my research. Theoretical Basis of the Research My research project primarily focuses on…
Field Data Collection Activities
Over the past few weeks, I have been immersed in early morning observations across three key sites. Here’s a look at how the data collection phase has unfolded, the challenges…
Reflecting on Initial Data collection
This post delves into my experiences during this initial data-gathering phase in module 3, the challenges I faced, and the insights I gained. Implementation of Sampling Strategy The strategy involved…
Blog Post 5: Design Reflections
During my initial data collection in Module 3, I had collected the bulbs of Northern Rice Root’s (Fritillaria camschatcensis) in location #1 of my study site. Location #1 is 0–5…