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    Case Study - Storks vs Babies
    This is a R project based on the Robert Matthews paper Storks vs Babies. The idea is to replicate the results of the paper, learn a bit about R for linear fits and graphing and explore correlation...

    Keywords: Recologycase studyRStudiopopulation ecologybirdsreplicationcorrelationfunnycalling bullpvaluecausationbiostatsalternative explanationconfounding variables

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    Figure of the Day - Adapted for Non-Majors
    Students use their number sense to make observations and come up with reasonable guesses or explanations for the patterns shown.

    Keywords: graphsmath attitudesResources @ BIOMAAPInterpreting Graphs

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    Linear Regression (Excel) and Cellular Respiration for Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics
    Students typically find linear regression analysis of data sets in a biology classroom challenging. These activities could be used in a Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Statistics course. The...

    Keywords: statisticsmathematicsdata analysisdatalinear regressionbiologyonlinegraphinglinear equationsQuantitative reasoningassessmentcollege algebracellstatistical analysisregressionOERAlgebrachemistryModelscorrelationSimple Linear RegressionMicrosoft Excellab activityexperimentCellular ProcessesATPqbccUsing Excelmanipulate equationsCellular and Molecular BiologyConcepts in Statisticsoxidationline of best fitexplaining statisticsusing statisticsCellular RespirationPredictionsRespirationgraphing in ExcelLinear CorrelationExothermic Reactioncreate scatter plotAdenosine Triphosphate (ATP)germinating peasPre-lab activityStudent activityHybridCollecting DataR-squareRegression ModelFunctionDependent VariablesIndependent VariablesLinear EquationLinear Equation in two variablescreate graphcreate equationcreate regressioncreate plotinterpret regressioninterpret data

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    Quantitative Modules to Accompany General Biology Courses
    A collection of modules that were developed to accompany general biology courses and allow instructors to add quantitative examples in many of the topics in a standard GB sequence.

    Keywords: moduleintroductory biologymathmodulesprojectResources @ QUBES - Teaching & Reference

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    Lichens in Diverse Landscapes: EREN-NEON Flexible Learning Project
    This project makes use of publicly-available datasets on lichen presence and abundance and wet deposition, paired with geospatial data on air quality, tree canopy cover, and locally collected field...

    Keywords: NEONNational Ecological Observatory Network

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    Lichens in Diverse Landscapes: EREN-NEON Flexible Learning Project
    This project makes use of publicly-available datasets on lichen presence and abundance and wet deposition, paired with geospatial data on air quality, tree canopy cover, and locally collected field...

    Keywords: NEONNational Ecological Observatory Network

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    Lichens in Diverse Landscapes: EREN-NEON Flexible Learning Project
    This project makes use of publicly-available datasets on lichen presence and abundance and wet deposition, paired with geospatial data on air quality, tree canopy cover, and locally collected field...

    Keywords: NEONNational Ecological Observatory Network

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    Lichens in Diverse Landscapes: EREN-NEON Flexible Learning Project
    This project makes use of publicly-available datasets on lichen presence and abundance and wet deposition, paired with geospatial data on air quality, tree canopy cover, and locally collected field...

    Keywords: NEONNational Ecological Observatory Network

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    Species Range Over Space and Time
    In this module, students use data from natural history collections to look at range shifts related to climate variables over different time periods.

    Keywords: data in the classroomdigital resourcesclimate changenatural history collection

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    Estimating Tree Heights: Right Triangle Trigonometry
    This module introduces basic trigonometry calculations in the context of understanding tree height calculations. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: ecologyTrigonometryTrigonometric Functions

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    Is bigger always better? An investigation on the effect of drought on different sizes of trees
    This data set was compiled from worldwide data to examine the effects of drought on trees. Included in the dataset are measurements of growth and mortality as they relate to the size category of...

    Keywords: statisticsforest ecologydata analysisclimate changeANOVAGraphing Functionsforest health

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    A Walk Through the Woods
    Data driven curriculum module from Dryad Digital Repository

    Keywords: ecologygraphingResources @ Dryadhypothesis testingdata visualizationbotanyclimate changeadaptationforestryDryadLabhypothesis formulationenvironmental pressureswood structure and function

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    Riverbird distributions and habitat use
    Riverbirds are widespread, use diverse riparian habitats, and respond rapidly to changing conditions. Students can apply riverbird data to evaluate hypotheses about these responses, while gaining...

    Keywords: logistic regressionHabitat selectionRiver Field Studies NetworkWaterfowl raptorkingfisherheronfocal speciesmonitorriverbank

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