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Theoretical Perspectives
The theoretical basis for my research project on the effects of Canada Thistle on native species and local ecosystems can draw upon ecological and invasion biology theories. The three keywords…
Data collection
I collected the final data on the same day when I collected the initial data. The reason for that is because I only had about 2 or 3 weeks (…
Theoretical Perspectives
The theory behind my research project is anthropogenic impacts on wetland ecosystems directly affect the diversity of avian species within that ecosystem. My hypothesis touches on the ecological process of…
Data Collection
My field data collection took place in Buttertubs Marsh Park, while studying the distribution of bird species across the park with note to potential human disturbance at each of the…
Sampling Strategies
Using the three sampling strategies in Virtual Forest (the tutorial), the haphazard sampling was the longest at a predicted 12 hours and 50 minutes! When comparing the percentage errors for…
Ongoing Field Observations
I have chosen to study the bird population that I see in my yard. During the snow storm at my home I saw the importance of the multiple bird feeders…
Blog Post 9: Field Research Reflections
I had so much fun creating and carrying out my field experiment. It was a lovely change from being stuck inside in front of a computer screen all day. Conducting…
Blog Post 4: Sampling Strategies
Systematic has the least amount of sampling time for me (12 hours, 30 mins). Random was 12 hours 46 minutes and haphazard was 12 hours 58 minutes. These results make…
Blog Post #6
My field data collection took place in Christmas Hill Sanctuary and analyzed the distribution and height variation of Garry Oak trees at different elevations. Firstly, I divided the hill into…
Post 3: Ongoing Field Observations
My project has been postponed due to freezing temperatures over the month of January and my sampling areas becoming frozen. I hope to begin fieldwork by next weekend. Below is…