Evaluation Guidelines for Ecological Indicators (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Laura E. Jackson

9780666188564: Evaluation Guidelines for Ecological Indicators (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0666188564 ISBN 13: 9780666188564

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

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Practical framework for evaluating ecological indicators

This book presents a clear, step‑by‑step approach to assessing how well ecological indicators work in monitoring and management programs. It compiles and expands earlier guidance to help researchers and agencies judge indicator quality with real data and concrete examples.

Designed for ORD scientists and other program managers, the work emphasizes consistency, applicability, and decision relevance. It explains how to frame evaluation around specific management questions, handle spatial and temporal variability, and interpret results for reporting and action.

How to determine an indicator’s discriminatory power and how to interpret classification results across sites and regions.
How to set data quality objectives, perform power analyses, and understand the impact of sample size and duration on conclusions.
How to assess spatial variability, region‑specific normalization, and the influence of habitat or salinity on indicator signals.
How to translate evaluation findings into practical thresholds and guidelines for monitoring programs.

Ideal for readers involved in environmental monitoring, indicator development, or policy planning who want a rigorous, usable framework for evaluation and decision making.

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