Ascertain the correct sample size for the 22 cm tunnel search distribution experiment across JEB 1996 and JEB 1997 reports

Ascertain whether n=88 (reported in Srinivasan et al. 1996, JEB, Fig. 8C) or n=56 (reported in Srinivasan et al. 1997, JEB, Fig. 3B) is the correct sample size for the 22 cm wide tunnel search distribution experiment, given the discrepancy and the unavailability of the original raw data and sample-size details in subsequent reviews.

Background

The response notes inconsistencies in reported sample sizes for a specific 22 cm wide tunnel experiment between a 1996 JEB figure and a 1997 JEB figure. Because the original data are unavailable and later reviews do not include sample sizes, the authors cannot verify which value is correct, though they speculate n=88 may be right.

References

On the question of the discrepancy in the sample sizes reported for one particular experiment using the 22 cm wide tunnel [n=56 in Fig. 3B (1997), and n=88. Fig. 8C (1996)]: Srinivasan does not have the original data and is unable to check these numbers in the subsequent review articles, because they do not include the sample sizes.

— Comment on Miscalibration of the Honeybee Odometer (2408.11520 - Srinivasan et al., 2024) in Appendix A (paragraph on discrepancy for the 22 cm wide tunnel experiment)