lab2FieldTrainingwithPlants.csv

Hypothesis: It was hypothesised that the distance measured between adult trees would affect tree diameter because of space required for optimal growth. <br>Prediction 1: As distance between each adult tree decreases, diameter of each adult tree also decreases.<br>Prediction 2: As distance between adult trees increases, tree diameter simultaneously increases. <br>Prediction 3: Distance between adult trees has no affect on tree diameter.<br>Methods: Data was collected in the York University woodlot during the afternoon with sunny conditions. In order to assess the patterns between tree distance and tree diameter, 10 pairs of adult trees were used in which the variables included distance between each tree, diameter of each tree and the conditions in which they were in (living, dead, huge green canopy). Tree size was determined by ensuring that the standard to which tree sample would count as an adult tree was greater than 5 cm. Distance between 10 pairs of trees were measured using transect measuring tapes in centimetres. Observations were recorded. Ensured that the measurements between trees were done with only adult trees larger than 5 cm. Measurements were done with tape pressed flat on the ground facing up to the nearest flat point of the next adult tree. The diameter of each adult tree was recorded using a tape measure in centimetres. The tape measure was held up in front of the tree horizontally recording from the far left end of the tree to the far right end to ensure that the width was correctly measured. the condition of the adult tree was placed on a scale in which 0 meant the tree was dead, 1 meant that it was living and 2 meant that it resulted in a green canopy overhead to thus result in the absence of light or sky visibility. The conditions of the trees were measured by observing whether the tree appeared alive or dead. If it was observed as alive, it was further examined to ensure whether it formed a huge green canopy. <br><br>