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Blog Post 8: Tables and Graphs
When I was doing my table, there was not a big challenge, but only at some points. For example, I tried my best to make the table very simple. Therefore,…
Theoretical Perspectives
Urban wetland parks are more than just green oases; they are vibrant ecosystems that host diverse wildlife. As part of my ongoing research, I have been investigating the factors that…
Blog Post 4: Sampling Strategies
In this study, I had utilized the distance based method for all three sampling techniques. While systematic sampling was the efficient in time, taking 4 hours and 5 minutes, it…
Blog Post 3: Ongoing Field Observations
Date: 30-07-2024 Time: 1345-1530 hours Location: My area that I have selected to observe is the wetland zone on my private property in Quick, British Columbia. Coordinates: 54.63341° N, 126.87755°…
Blog Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives
My research hypothesizes that plant growth is greatly influenced by the exposure of the soil. My goal is to look into the dynamics of plant development in various places (I…
Information retrieval for ecological syntheses
a. Source: Bayliss, H. R., & Beyer, F. R. (2015). Information retrieval for ecological syntheses. Research Synthesis Methods, 6(2), 136–148. https://doi.org/10.1002/jrsm.1120 b. Classification: Paper is classified as Academic, peer-reviewed review material….
Field Research Reflections
I found much literature and studies conducted in wild and semi-disturbed environments that helped to direct my thinking and postulate on the mechanisms that shaped my results. My gathered sample…
Tutorial Sampling Strategies and Calculations
In this tutorial, I used area-based sampling methods for all three scenarios. The most efficient sampling method was the systematic sampling, although not by much – it took 12 hours…
My Data Graphs
Because both my independent and dependent variables are continuous, I created a scatterplot to represent my data. It was a simple process, however, the resulting graph revealed that there was…
Blog Post 6: Data Collection
I started by identifying the space I wanted to work with; because I was creating five duplicates, I had to keep the area away from human activity as much as…