Learn the value of statistics in hypothesis testing 4. Interpret the meaning of data 5. Gain an appreciation for spatial analysis in landscape ecology Ecological Objectives. Describe differences in spatial patterns of animal usage of habitat 2. Follow the hierarchy of ideas from complexity of animal movement patterns to habitat structure as it changes in time 3.
Students break into pairs, design hypothesis to conduct earthworm movement trials.
The instructor will briefly describe spatial analysis, fractals and landscape ecology. The importance of quantification in the description of animal behavior and its relevance both as a theoretical and management issue should be discussed. The students will be able to work either in treatment combinations of mowed, fertilized or not mowed or fertilized. The instructor should make sure that relevant pairs of plots are chosen since the data will eventually pooled as a class. Each pair of students will release one worm in the center of their plot and at 20 second intervals for 3 min, mark the position of the worm.