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Statistical Studies With Diatoms
Author(s) -
Paton Ray
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
teaching statistics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.425
H-Index - 13
eISSN - 1467-9639
pISSN - 0141-982X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-9639.1991.tb00166.x
Subject(s) - simple (philosophy) , algae , population , statistical analysis , ecology , statistics , computer science , geography , mathematics , biology , demography , sociology , epistemology , philosophy
Summary A simple method for trapping diatoms (algae) which live in sediments is described. These microscopic plants. which form the basis for many food chains, can be found in very large numbers and so some means for estimating populations is required. Some simple statistical studies are reported, which dealt with large population estimates and were carried out by first form secondary pupils. Suggestions for work with older pupils are also given.