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Design Reflections
I had no issue collecting the species at first, but when it came time to select my research sites, I became stuck and required some time to figure out what…
Decoding Nature’s Rhythm: Plant Blooms and Honey Bees
My front yard became a canvas for a unique exploration through the span of this project – the connection between plant blooms and honey bee activity. Through diligent observations and…
Blog Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives – Unraveling the Ecological Tapestry
Introduction: The roots of a tree not only anchor it to the ground but nourish and guide its growth. Similarly, the theoretical foundation of our research project provides grounding, nourishment,…
Blog Post 6: Data Collection
Data collection is the heart of any scientific study, and in our recent exploration, we delved into the vibrant world of plants right in my front yard. From the elegant…
Blog Post 9 Reflections
Reflecting on the field experiment and carrying it out I feel that it was missing many variables in data collection. In future I would study multiple parameters that I…
Post 4: Sampling Strategies
Description of Results For my sampling strategy, I chose area-based sampling strategies. The most accurate sampling strategy was systematic transect. Of the 56 measures calculated (8 measures per species, 7…
Field Research Reflections
Did you have any issues with the implementation or have to make any changes to your design? Has engaging in the practice of ecology altered your appreciation for how ecological…
Tables and Graphs
Blog Post 8: Tables and Graphs Did you have any difficulties organizing, aggregating or summarizing your data? Was the outcome as you expected? Did your data reveal anything unexpected or…
Theoretical Perspectives
Blog Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives What ecological processes might your hypothesis touch on? I had spent a lot of time in my study area before starting this project, and I…
Data Collection
Blog Post 6: Data Collection Create a blog post describing your field data collection activities. How many replicates did you sample? Have you had any problems implementing your sampling design?…