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Hypothesis: My null hypothesis is that there is no difference in the diameter of juniper trees in habitats near a rocky outcrop and habitats far from a rocky outcrop. My alternative hypothesis is that there is a difference in the diameter of juniper trees in habitats near a rocky outcrop and habitats far from a rocky outcrop.

Methods: For the rocky outcrop habitat, I will stand near the rocky outcrop and use a tape measure to measure the diameter of juniper trees within a defined area of 30m. I will sample trees at random within this area and record their diameters. I will repeat this process in three different locations near rocky outcrops.

For the distanced habitat, I will conduct the same procedure but in an area far from any rocky outcrops. I will measure the diameter of juniper trees at random locations within this area and record the measurements. I will repeat this process in three different locations far from rocky outcrops.

This hypothesis and method focus on the diameter of juniper trees and how it may vary based on their proximity to rocky outcrops.

Can you provide a detailed outline for this experiment, including: 1) What is the hypothesis that will be tested? 2) What methods will be used to test the hypothesis? What are the groups to be tested or observed? 3) Will a formal hypothesis test be performed (a test that yields a p-value) or provide only summary statistics? 4) What statistics will be used to assess your data? (Students-t test, regression model, summary statistics...).