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After the experiment has been conducted and the data has been collected and analyzed, the researcher must utilize tables and figures to effectively relay the results of the study. Begin this assignment by reading the “How Do I Write the…Results,” “How Do I…Reporting Statistical Results,” and “How Do I…Tables and Figures” articles as listed in your required readings. Then, read the scientific journal article from Laurance, Albernaz, and Costa (2001) paying particular attention to how the results section is written. Additionally, before beginning to present information, watch the “How to Make a Bar Graph in Excel (Scientific data),” and “Excel 2010 Scatter Diagram with Trendline” videos on YouTube.

Now assume that you completed a study testing the effects of agricultural cultivation on water quality in adjacent streams. Based on the results of these experiments (simulated data can be found below), you are to construct an X, Y scatterplot with a trendline, a bar graph, and a table. All tables and figures should contain legends, headings, titles, footnotes, etc., as shown in this week’s readings and videos. Then, you are to write a two- to four-page results section utilizing the data provided and the tables and figures that you produced. Use the knowledge learned through this week’s readings to formulate an accurate and concise results section.

You do not need to run any statistical analyses; however, you should utilize the p value data to determine significance. Reading through the results sections of the paper by Laurance, Albernaz, and Costa (2001) should provide you with a strong example of how a results section should be written. Your paper must be formatted according to APA (6th edition) style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Data for the X, Y Scatterplot:

To test the effect of agricultural cultivation on water quality, an experiment was conducted that looked at the amount of phosphorous in streams adjacent to agricultural fields of different sizes. The data below shows the average phosphorous in streams located various distances from corn fields:

• Size of Farm (Hectares): 100
• Average Phosphorous in Stream (mg/L): 0.22
• p value (ANOVA): p=0.02

Data for the Bar Graph:

In order to test the effect of agricultural cultivation on water quality, an experiment was conducted that took five samples in each stream to look at the amount of phosphorous in streams adjacent to agricultural fields at different distances from streams. The data produced the following results:

Average phosphorous levels:

• 100 meters: 0.21 mg/L
• 300 meters: 0.59 mg/L
• 500 meters: 1.22 mg/L

ANOVA result indicating significant differences among groups: p = 0.001.

Data for the Table:

Paper For Above instruction

The present study investigates the impact of agricultural cultivation on water quality in adjacent streams, focusing specifically on phosphorus concentrations as a key indicator of nutrient pollution. Both visual data representations such as scatterplots, bar graphs, and summary tables are utilized to illustrate the relationship between farm size or distance from fields and phosphorus levels, providing a comprehensive understanding of how agricultural practices may influence water quality. This results section synthesizes the visual data with statistical findings, adhering to APA formatting guidelines to communicate findings clearly and concisely.

In examining the relationship between farm size and phosphorus concentrations, the data collected indicates a significant correlation as demonstrated by the scatterplot with a trendline. The plot revealed that streams near larger farms tended to exhibit higher phosphorus levels (r=0.85, p=0.02), implying that increased farm size correlates with elevated nutrient runoff into adjacent water bodies. The trendline visually depicted an upward slope, supporting the hypothesis that larger agricultural operations contribute more substantially to nutrient loading in nearby streams.

Further analysis focused on how distance from the agricultural fields influenced phosphorus concentrations. The bar graph summarized the average phosphorous levels at three different distances from corn fields: 100 meters, 300 meters, and 500 meters. The results revealed that phosphorus levels were lowest at the closest distance (100 meters, M=0.21 mg/L), increased at 300 meters (M=0.59 mg/L), and peaked at 500 meters (M=1.22 mg/L). A one-way ANOVA confirmed significant differences among these distances, F(2,12)=25.76, p=0.001, indicating that proximity to agricultural fields significantly impacts nutrient runoff patterns. The data suggest that as distance from the source increases, phosphorus concentrations in streams also increase, possibly due to different flow or runoff dynamics at varying distances.

The table further consolidates these findings, displaying the mean phosphorous concentrations alongside the sample size (N=5 for each distance). Notably, the data illustrated a consistent trend of increasing phosphorus with increasing distance from the crop fields, which may be attributable to the depositional and transport mechanisms of nutrients within stream systems. These findings underscore the potential environmental consequences of agricultural runoff and highlight the importance of buffer zones or other mitigation strategies to protect water quality in streams proximate to farming operations.

In summary, the results clearly demonstrate that larger farms contribute greater phosphorus loading to adjacent streams, and that proximity significantly influences nutrient concentrations within these water bodies. The visual and statistical analyses together reinforce the conclusion that agricultural land use is a key driver of water quality alterations—specifically nutrient enrichment— in nearby aquatic ecosystems. Future research should explore mitigation measures such as riparian buffers to minimize runoff and protect aquatic health. The implications of these findings are critical for land management policies aimed at sustainable agriculture and water resource conservation.

References

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