Leeds Effect of Habitat Disturbance on Invertebrate Abundance and Diversity Report
Hypothesis and design
Develop a research question and a testable hypothesis based on information about the
topic.
Carry out an appropriately designed experiment and collect data
Data analysis and interpretation
Interpret data and present findings in an appropriate form
Compare results to the findings of other studies
Information literacy
Effectively search the biology literature and identify sources relevant to the report
Construct a scientific report using prescribed reporting instructions
Demonstrate an understanding of data interpretation and use of the primary literature
Thinking about Concepts
Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and use scientific language appropriately
DATA TO INCLUDE
You will use the class data set discussed in Prac 5 (week 5) as the basis for your report. As discussed in the results
section below, this report will focus on the effect of habitat disturbance on invertebrate abundance and diversity
. Very
specific instructions as to how these data should be presented are given below so please follow them.
SECTIONS OF THE REPORT
Introduction
Methods (provided for you)
Results
Discussion
Reference list