CHAPTER THREE MATERIALS AND METHODS INTRODUCTION This chapter looks at the area, its historic background, methodology used for data collection, data analysis methods employed and how data was finally presented. THE STUDY AREA Mole National Park is Ghana’s largest protected area. Situated between Upper West and Tamale, it covers about 4,577 km² and lies between 9° 11’ and 10° 10’ N latitude, and 1° 22’ and 2° 13’ W longitude (MNP, 2011). It was gazetted as a national a park in 1971 for its outstanding wildlife and also to protect representative ecological habitats. Visitors usually see a range of species including elephants, hartebeests, kobs, waterbucks, bushbucks, warthogs, roan antelopes, duikers, buffalos, oribis, baboons, patas monkeys, vervet monkeys, red-throated bee-eaters, Abyssinia ground horn-bills, saddle-billed storks, agama lizards, crocodiles, bush snakes and other species (MNP, 2011). The average annual rainfall of the Mole ecosystem is about 1100 mm. More than 90% of the rain falls in the rainy season from April to October, with peaks in July and September. The dry season lasts from November to March. The mean annual temperature of 28°C varies from 26°C in December to 31°C in March. The average range from day to night is 13°C. It can be unpleasantly hot in March and April, with temperatures sometimes in the 40°Cs. The Harmattan (a dry wind from the Sahara) blows during December to February bringing dusty, hazy weather conditions. The relative humidity
4. The key methods of collecting primary data (1.1). Justify the choice and application of data collection methods and research instruments to explore an area under investigation (2.3). Evaluate their relative strengths and weaknesses (2.4)
The park shows unique and spectacular views, in spite that Uluru location is mainly desert there are several living species such as birds, mammals and plants who grow in this area. The diversity of creatures at Uluru National Park includes ‘twenty two native mammals found in it, including dingo, red kangaroo, several
The soil and biotic/abiotic features of the park vary greatly depending on the area of park being studied. The volcanic rock that underlies the
The information used in this report was gained from several different sources. For example, I have used information from my P4 survey, as well as my P3, M2 presentation and my M1 table of various data collection methods.
The average temperature in the African Savanna is around 68-90 degrees. The average rainfall is between 15-50 inches of rain a year.
(A systematic analysis of primary data to identify relationships between patterns, trends, errors and anomalies is to be included. Secondary data should be included where appropriate and its source clearly stated. Analysis and comparison of both types of data should also be included.)
Wildlife tours – there are several tours available that take visitors into the forest to see some of the local wildlife in an open vehicle. This includes elk, coyote, bald eagle, osprey, antelope, moose, bison and beaver. Bears are rarely seen, but your best chance in early morning. Most wildlife tours take all day and provide a snack.
Did you know that not all wild animals could roar? Which animal looks like it has been crying for three months? Find out in this reading. In addition, by exploring its predatory nature, its physical characteristics, its habitat, and its social structure, the reader can understand the importance of its place in nature (Thesis statement)
More than 900 species known on planet Earth have gone extinct (Endangered). Some, however, have been saved from extinction. One big contributor to this cause is the National Park Service, an organization founded in 1916 to protect the remaining wild places in our world. Now the National Park Service preserves over 6000 areas throughout the world, with over 275 million visitors each year (United, “What”; National, “National”). The National Park Service plays an essential role in preserving wildlife on Earth by teaching and acting to preserve species.
In regards to sampling, the number of participants and associated demographic information was detailed in the analysis. The specific techniques and methods used were provided to include, for example, thematic analysis to determine the four major themes as well as minor themes at both time periods. From the use of thematic analysis it can be inferred that the researched used a data analytic strategy to find patterns in the data and develop themes by developing “codes, words or phrases that serve as labels for sections of data” (Boyatzis, 1998, p.
The African Savannah is home to many animals, but it's filled with the unexpected. The scenery found here is beautiful, although it had to go through many changes. Problems occur here every day and the entire ecosystem must cope with it. Although this experience was very vicarious, it felt like I was watching them in real life, even though it was just through a tv screen.
In order to carry out this assignment research will have to be collected this will come from a number of sources including the following:
" Tembe Elephant Park, I would like to congratulate you and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife on one of the jewels of Africa with the majority of large 100 pound tuskers evident in your parklands for all, including the majority of USA and European visitors to see these free roaming lords of the wilderness," said animal author and equine and wildlife surgeon, Dr Johan Marais.
They don’t have any trees because there isn’t enough rain and fires are common. Small shrubs and of course, grass, are the main forms of vegetation in this biome. Grasslands usually receive around 50-75cm of rain per year. The soil is extremely fertile. The grassland is home to animals like cheetahs, leopards, lions and tigers. Grasslands are also home to rodents, zebras and birds.
Chapter 4 presents conducting method, design of sample, the sources of data collection, instrumentations use and method of analysis also the limitation and resources.