Quadrats and Transects

Question 1

The 6 steps of using a Quadrat

Answer 1

1) Put on ground at RANDOM point
2) Count organisms within
3) Repeat 1&2
4) Mean number of organisms per quadrat
5) Repeat 1- 4 in NEW AREA
6) Compare two means

Question 2

3 steps to using a Transect

Answer 2

1) Mark line in area with tape measure
2) Collect data along line
3) Only count organisms that are touhing the line and that interest you