Quantitative survey of a named plant using percentage frequency method (LC 2026) (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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How should the quadrat be placed randomly in the percentage frequency method?
How should the quadrat be placed randomly in the percentage frequency method?
Throw pencil over shoulder, place where it lands
Why must the sample be random in the percentage frequency method?
Why must the sample be random in the percentage frequency method?
To prevent bias
What should be recorded when a dandelion appears in the quadrat?
What should be recorded when a dandelion appears in the quadrat?
Mark presence or absence only
How many times should the experiment be repeated?
How many times should the experiment be repeated?
10 times
Why should the experiment be repeated multiple times?
Why should the experiment be repeated multiple times?
To get repeatable data and obtain average
What is the formula for percentage frequency?
What is the formula for percentage frequency?
How should results be presented in the percentage frequency method?
How should results be presented in the percentage frequency method?
In table and graph format
If dandelion appeared in 8 out of 10 throws, what is the percentage frequency?
If dandelion appeared in 8 out of 10 throws, what is the percentage frequency?
80%
If a plant appeared in 6 out of 10 throws, what is the percentage frequency?
If a plant appeared in 6 out of 10 throws, what is the percentage frequency?
60%
