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In this study, students investigate whether and how much the native understory shrub pawpaw (Asimina triloba) may affect tree regeneration in a forested habitat. During one lab period in the field, they collect data on the densities of tree seedlings and saplings under varying densities of pawpaws. During a second lab period in a classroom, they test whether tree densities are lower under pawpaws, and whether plots with higher densities of pawpaws have lower densities of trees. After discussing a guide to writing lab reports, students participate in a “writing workshop” in which they read examples of student lab reports and discuss how to improve them. Students then report their findings in a brief lab report. This project introduces students to key components of ecological research including transect and plot sampling, paired designs, statistical analysis and scientific writing.
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Resource Group TIEE
Resource Group Link https://ecoed.esa.org/index.php?P=SearchResults&F46=TIEE
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General Biology Core Concepts
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General Biology Competencies
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Keywords Competition, conservation biology, deer impacts, forest ecology, invasive species, multispecies interactions, plant ecology, seedling growth, species interactions, correlation versus causation, scientific writing
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Url http://www.esa.org/tiee/vol/v10/experiments/flinn/abstract.html
Full Name of Primary Author Kathryn M. Flinn
Primary Author Controlled Name
Primary Author Affiliation Franklin & Marshall College
Primary Author email kathryn.flinn@gmail.com
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  • tmourad
Submitter Name ESA
Submitter Email education@esa.org
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Drought and Water Ecosystem Services Collection Off
Conservation Targets Under Global Change Collection Off
Big Data Collection Off
Editors Choice No
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Date Of Record Submission 2014-12-09
I Agree to EcoEdDL's Copyright Policy & Terms of Use No
Date Of Record Release 2014-12-09 08:13:49
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  • educationintern
Date Last Modified 2018-07-30 11:21:13
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