OCR GCSE Combined Science A · J250

Ecological Field Investigations

What you need to know

Explain the methodology for carrying out a field investigation to assess the distribution and abundance of organisms in a habitat.
Determine population numbers in a given area using appropriate scientific sampling techniques.
Apply specific techniques including random sampling, transects, and capture-recapture methods.
Use ecological apparatus correctly, such as quadrats, pooters, nets, and identification keys, alongside scaling-up calculations.