Introduction to Distance Sampling: Estimating Abundance of Biological Populations - Softcover

Buckland, S. T.; Anderson, D. R.; Burnham, K. P.; Laake, J. L.; Borchers, D. L.; Thomas, Len

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9780198509271: Introduction to Distance Sampling: Estimating Abundance of Biological Populations

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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 also been generalized, through the use of various types of multiplier and exercises for students in wildlife and conservation management are included.

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Steven Terrence Buckland is at University of St. Andrews, Scotland. David R. Anderson is at Colorado Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Colorado, USA.

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ISBN 10:  019850649X ISBN 13:  9780198506492
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2001
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