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Field Research Reflections
My field study was focused on exploring the effect of elevation on plant species richness and density in the temperate mixed forest of Mayo, Quebec. Overall, designing the study did…
Data Collection
For my field collection I have been sampling 3 locations in one backyard. I have been observing bird species richness when dogs are present in the yard and when…
Tables and Graphs
I decide to complete two graphs, and not include any table as the information would just be repetitive across the graphs and table. Organizing the data into these figures was…
Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives
The theoretical basis of my research project is based on understanding the influences of elevation on plant biodiversity, specifically focusing on species richness and species density along an elevational gradient….
Data Collection
For my I sampled 30 replicates at each elevation (low, mid and high). I randomly selected the placement of 10 quadrats along each transect, and had 3 transects per elevation….
Blog Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives
Most suburban (and some urban) areas in North America have lawns. Discussions regarding maintenance practices have come to focus, with differing perspectives on the short- and long-term impacts of various…
Ongoing Field Observations
The biological attribute I plan to study is squirrels: Eastern Grey Squirrel and the Red Squirrel. I set up three point count stations, all at minimum 50m apart. My proposed…
Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives
The theoretical basis of my research project centers on understanding how different vegetation types influence bird species density. My hypothesis predicts that bird density will vary based on vegetation type,…
Blog Post 8: Tables and Graphs
After review of my data, I decided to create 4 bar graphs, one for each transect. Each set of raw data did not include all plant species, but for comparison…
Blog Post 2: Sources of Scientific Information
Source: Effects of Shade Stress on Growth and Responsive Mechanisms of Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon L.) Type of Information: This is an Academic peer-reviewed review article. The reasons I classified it…