Parts to control were the timing of the experiment and weather to make sure the waterfowl were present. Aspects of the condition of the environment were also controlled to minimize differences. The device on which the photos were taken was also controlled to ensure similar quality of images. The position of the waterfowl in relation to the camera and to each other were also controlled. This included the distance from the camera and from the other waterfowl in the image. The food which they were given was controlled to ensure they would have the same response to the food they were given (this was cheerios). The amount and interval of time in which food was also controlled to make sure there was enough food to take the necessary photos. I noted how the waterfowl were lured together to take the photos to ensure the opportunity to take the photos were the same, considering the waterfowl are mobile. The method in which specific interactions such as when the geese bit one another was noted to ensure a similar image since such interactions were brief. This was done with the screenshot function of the iPhone after a video was taken. Construction of the panel itself was controlled with regard to color of the background for the photos to ensure similar results in the replication. It was noted that green was put to figure A, rose to figure B, purple to figure C, and turquoise to figure D. The labeling was also controlled, the location of the box (size 70x70 pix), as well as the font (Calibri size 20) were controlled too.
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