measuring the distribution of organisms Flashcards
1
Q
what is the function of a quadrat and transect
A
to investigate the population size and distribution of organisms in a particular place
2
Q
how to calculate the range?
A
highest - lowest
3
Q
how to caculate the mean?
A
add all the data figures together and then divide by how many there are
4
Q
how to calculate the mode?
A
this is the highest frequency of a figure we see (if white flowers was 38 but yellow was 23 then white is the modal of that data representation)
