Exercise 3: Natural Selection/Evolution: Ecotypic Variation Module 3: Natural Selection and Evolution
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- Background Lecture
- Information on ecological gradients, ecotypes and natural selection (Begon et al.)
- Basic statistical techniques (t-test and ANOVA)
- Activities in the experiment
- Selection of gradient and species
- Establishment of transects
- Collection of individuals for measurement of traits
- Data analysis and comparison
- Hypotheses to test
- Independent variables in the experiment
- Dependent variables that they could use in their experimental design.
- Student evaluation
- Based on presentation of results (written and oral)
- Preparation notes
- Possible traits to use:
- Leaf length or width or thickness or weight
- Presence of hairs
- Number of flowers or seeds
- Size of flowers or seeds
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