Methods_Discussion

The fact that the replicator observed a similar interaction, different from that which was originally observed, shows that this interspecific interaction is rather common. The tree photographed in the replicated figure has a narrower trunk than that in the original figure. This difference is likely due to insufficient detail given in the initial methods, as to the exact location of the tree observed. On the lawn between the Morrill Science Center and the University Club, there are several trees, so it is easy for a replicator to choose the wrong tree. Hence, in subsequent procedures, numerically quantifiable directions may enhance accuracy. The difference in arrangements can be attributed to the lack of arrangement specifications in the initial methods description. The absence of letter boxes in the replicated figure is because the methods description followed by the replicator did not include instructions about lettering. This should be included in subsequent method descriptions to enable more compliance with the original figure. The methods description also did not mention anything about spacing the panels in the figure; as such, the replicator had room to make assumptions. To curtail this, subsequent methods description must specify details about spacing. The initial methods followed by the replicator did not include adequate description of how to depict magnification, hence the absence of it in the replicate. More detail must be provided in future methods to enable proper execution.