Expecting Monarchs in Arkansas: News from the Nursery Observations contributed by Dr. Jim Edson Daily Egg Laying Pattern As of this Date # Eggs Laid Cumulative Total # Eggs Laid Day's Total 3 Apr 93 93 4 Apr 147 54 5 Apr 250 103 6 Apr 322 72 7 Apr 374 52 8 Apr 436 89 9 Apr 497 61 10 Apr 504 7 AVERAGE = 63 eggs per day Describe the pattern you see. What conclusions might you draw about a monarch's egg-laying pattern based on this example? Why is it important to know whether Dr. Edson counted eggs at the same time each day? What are some other limitations to drawing conclusions from this example?