Investigating Biodiversity
Students explore the concept of biodiversity at the habitat and genetic levels, and learn quantitative methods for measuring species diversity and the impact of human activities.
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Students explore the concept of biodiversity at the habitat and genetic levels, and learn quantitative methods for measuring species diversity and the impact of human activities.
Key Questions
- How is the index of diversity calculated for a specific habitat?
- What impact do agricultural practices have on species and genetic diversity?
- How can standard deviation and statistical tests be used to analyse variation in biological data?
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