Event Title
Study Design for a Proposed Turtle Research Project
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Statistics
Mentor Information
Sango Otieno
Department
Statistics
Location
Kirkhof Center KC11
Start Date
10-4-2013 4:00 PM
End Date
10-4-2013 5:00 PM
Keywords
Environment, Life Science, Mathematical Science
Abstract
Statistical analysis is an important aspect of ecological investigations. We are consulting with a Biology graduate student who is in the study design phase for an Eastern Box Turtle conservation project. Specifically, our client is interested in determining if structural habitat components can predict the movements of these hatchling turtles. Due to cost limitations, the maximum sample size (n=24 turtles) is inflexible. We utilize a mock data set to evaluate potential statistical methods to model the dispersal of hatchling turtles, and provide recommendations to the client.
Study Design for a Proposed Turtle Research Project
Kirkhof Center KC11
Statistical analysis is an important aspect of ecological investigations. We are consulting with a Biology graduate student who is in the study design phase for an Eastern Box Turtle conservation project. Specifically, our client is interested in determining if structural habitat components can predict the movements of these hatchling turtles. Due to cost limitations, the maximum sample size (n=24 turtles) is inflexible. We utilize a mock data set to evaluate potential statistical methods to model the dispersal of hatchling turtles, and provide recommendations to the client.