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Reflections on data collection

Implementing the sampling strategy posed some difficulties initially. One challenge was selecting the appropriate sampling technique for my study subject, which involved observing crow behaviour along an elevation gradient. I…

Comparative analysis of three different sampling strategies used in virtual forest tutorial

Three different sampling strategies were used in the virtual forest tutorial.The results of percentage errors in each one are provided in the table below   Random Systematic Haphazard Red Maple…

Table and Graphs Analysis

There wasn’t quite a challenge when it came to making a graph; mine was particularly a scatter plot. I obtained a range of data, from which I decided to draw…

Research Reflections

I did my research on dandelions in my front yard. I found the process quite tough but it is satisfying to have done my own research and completed a scientific…

Theoretical Perspectives

The hypothesis of my research posits that sunlight exposure significantly influences moss growth on green ash trees. I aim to investigate the dynamics of moss growth on green ash trees,…

Common Raven Distribution Along an Elevation Gradient

In my ongoing field research, I’ve chosen to study the distribution of the common raven (Corvus corax) along an elevation gradient in the Golden area. Ravens are fascinating birds known…

Sources of Scientific Information

The source of ecological information I have chosen is a research paper titled ” Introduced and invasive species in novel rangeland ecosystems: friends or foes? ” published in the Rangeland Ecology…

Field Observations in Golden,B.C.

For my field study, I chose to observe the Rotary Trail, a popular hiking and biking trail that winds along the Kicking Horse River in Golden, B.C. The study area…

Post #5

For data collection, I decided to create a transit line from the picnic shelter area of the park to the creek which was 75 meters. I didn’t encounter any difficulties…