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Estimate the size of a [[population]] of a [[species]] within a [[habitat]] using [[Sampling (Biology)|sampling]] techniques and investigate a factor affecting [[population]] size.
===Method===
#Gently throw a quadrat to fall in a random position on a field of grass.
#Count the number of daisies within the quadrat.
#Use the following equation to estimate the number of daisies in the field:
: Estimated population = <math>\tfrac{area sampled}{total area}</math> x number of daisies
Investigate the effect of a factor on plant distribution using a transect.
#Stretch a 30m tape from the base of a tree out into an open area of field. This will be the transect.
#Place a quadrat at 0m on the transect and count the number of daisies within the quadrat.
#Repeat step 2 six times moving the quadrat 5m further along the transect each time.
#At each location you may measure the light intensity, soil hydration or soil [[pH]] to determine if this factor affects the abundance of daisies.