A simple simulation for teaching capture-recapture methods of population estimation

M.C. Calver; B.D. Porter; J.S. Bradley

doi:10.1080/00219266.1990.9655156

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A simple simulation for teaching capture-recapture methods of population estimation

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A simple simulation for teaching capture-recapture methods of population estimation

M.C. Calver, B.D. Porter and J.S. Bradley

Journal of Biological Education, Vol.24(4), pp.267-272

1990

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00219266.1990.9655156

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Abstract

The assumptions of capture-recapture models for estimating population size are reviewed, as a basis for arguing that the importance of testing for violated assumptions should be taught as part of the basic techniques. A simple simulations using either a playing board, counters, and dice or computers is described which can be used for demonstrating the importance of assumptions in the elementary Lincoln Index or adapted to a range of other models. A full listing of the computer program is provided. with directions for adapting it to a range of different microcomputers. The simulation has been successfully applied at senior secondary and first year undergraduate levels, although elementary statistical understanding on the part of the students was required.

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Title: A simple simulation for teaching capture-recapture methods of population estimation
Authors/Creators: M.C. Calver (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
B.D. Porter (Author/Creator) - Environmental Studies, Western Australian College of Advanced Education , Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, Western Australia , 6027
J.S. Bradley (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
Publication Details: Journal of Biological Education, Vol.24(4), pp.267-272
Publisher: Institute of Biology
Identifiers: 991005540128507891
Copyright: © 1990 by the Institute of Biology
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Biological and Environmental Sciences
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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