GRADE 7 SCIENCE · CHAPTER 2

Observation & scientific inquiry

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  1. Ecology & evidence

    Interpret a habitat sample

    Use repeated samples and stated sampling limits to interpret habitat counts.

AN EXAMPLE FROM THIS CHAPTER

Three equal-area squares contain 4, 6 and 8 seedlings. What is the mean count per sampled square?

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6

(4 + 6 + 8) ÷ 3 = 6 seedlings per square.

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