ABI 150 Section A: We've Got A Methodology and Observations Situation Up In Here!
Let's Get Down to Business to Discuss the Methods On Thursday, April 30th, we started making more focused observations for data collection. These observations were mainly to test and figure out our methodology and data collection tables created by our MC, Harvey. We started off the day in Briggs 158 in order to have a group oriented discussion regarding our methods and data tables. It was a very productive discussion. We read over Harvey's printed sheets and proposed data tables. We all asked questions, made suggestions, and came to consensus regarding the division of labor and behaviors we would take note of. The group decided that we would do 5 minute observations on a focal stilt. We would break unto groups of 4 with 2 observers and 2 notetakers, 1 notetaker per observer. 1 pair would focus on a Time Budget for the stilt, checking in every 30 seconds to mark what behavior was being done. The other pair would focus on the Foraging Rate, making tallies throughout 30 second i...