Hummingbird Migration Update: May 6, 1999 Today's Report Includes: Today's Migration Data Scientists "Sample" Data, Why Don't You? Today's Migration Data Ruby-throated Hummingbird Migration Data Rufous Hummingbird Migration Data Visit the "Hummingbirds" WWW Site for the Latest Migration Maps Ruby-throated Rufous Scientists "Sample" Data, Why Don't You? If you're having trouble mapping so many data points, consider taking a "sample" of the data. A biologist's job is to sample a population to learn more about the entire population. This is done all the time. However, discuss with the class: What are the benefits of taking a sample, rather than using all the data? What disadvantages can you think of? How could you take the best sample, in order to avoid these disadvantages? Journey North Year End Evaluation Please share your thoughts The Next Hummingbird Migration Update Posted on May 13, 1999. Copyright 1999 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Please send all questions, comments, and suggestions to our feedback form