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Blog post 6 Data Collection – Cambridge Bay
I sampled along transects stopping every 20m to sample 10 quadrats. I will compare the northern transect to the southern transect to see if the southern transect with more sun…
Field Reasearch Reflections
My sentiments mirror those of a few other recent students, designing and implementing an ecological study is difficult, painstaking work. The minute details that make you constantly revise are frustrating…
Blog Post 5: Design Reflections
At first, I tried to use 3 different measurement methods to get the species richness of each moss. However, in practice, because I was in a plain area and the…
Blog Post 4: Sampling Strategies
Using systematic, random, and haphazard sampling techniques, I assessed tree species density and diversity, focusing on their effectiveness in capturing both common and rare species. Among the three methods, systematic…
Tables and Graphs
I had a very easy time making my graph for the presence of study species in my quadrants. I selected a bar graph to aid in the reader’s comparison of…
Theoretical Perspectives
The theoretical basis of my research project centers on understanding how human activity influences squirrel species density. My hypothesis predicts that squirrel density will increase with increasing levels of human…
Final Reflections
Designing and implementing a research project was challenging due to the limitations. There are many things that I find interesting and would love to research and explore more, however, they…
Field Research Reflections
Engaging in the practice of ecology has most definitely increased my appreciation for those in this field. The entire process of generating a hypothesis and reflecting upon it to create…
Data Collection
Point count stations were placed systematically in various parts of the park, based on the frequency of human interaction with the areas. A cumulative total of five point count stations…
Theoretical Perspectives
Key words: Coastal wetland, Invasive species, exclusion zone My ecological study is focusing on invasive species. Even though Canada Geese are native to Vancouver Island, they too were introduced…