What This Document Is
This document outlines a proposed investigation design for a General Biology (BSC 1005) assignment at Florida State University. It details a student’s plan to explore how environmental factors might influence the frequency of a physical trait – fur color – within a rabbit population using simulations. The design focuses on comparing rabbit populations in Arctic and equatorial environments, introducing predators (wolves) and food sources at specific generations to observe their impact.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is intended for students enrolled in BSC 1005 who are learning about evolutionary concepts like adaptation and natural selection. It serves as a preliminary plan that students submit before conducting the full investigation, allowing for feedback on their methodology. It’s used to demonstrate understanding of experimental design principles and the ability to formulate a testable hypothesis.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document represents a *proposed* design. It does not contain the results of the simulations, data analysis, or conclusions. It’s a planning stage, and the actual outcomes of the investigation are not presented here.
What This Document Provides
The document includes: a stated guiding question regarding trait frequency in rabbit populations; a description of the simulation environments (Arctic and equator); details on the introduction of wolves and food sources across generations; a plan for multiple trials to ensure reliability; and predicted outcomes based on the concept of adaptation. It *does not* include the simulation data, statistical analysis, or a comprehensive discussion of results. This preview does not contain the full data tables or graphs that would be generated during the simulation process.
