Introduction to Distance Sampling: Estimating Abundance of Biological Populations
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Book Overview
Offers a comprehensive introduction to distance sampling, a statistical method used by many biologists and conservationists to estimate animal abundance. The text discusses point transect sampling and line transect sampling and also describes several other related techniques. There are updates
on study design and field methods, laser range finders, theodolites and the GPS and advice is given on a wide range of survey methods. Analysis methods have...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0198509278
ISBN13:9780198509271
Release Date:November 2001
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:448 Pages
Weight:2.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.8" x 9.2"
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This books gives a good overview for Distance sampling. It provides both the statistical theory as well as applications and working with this kind of data.
Excellent resource for biologists
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This book explains the methods of distance sampling, which is a statistical procedure for estimating the abundance and density of biological populations. This book outlines the statistical procedures, assumptions, and philosophy of distance sampling, and gives good advice for survey protocol and design.
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