4.18 Flashcards
1
Q
What is diversity index?
A
A way of measuring the biodiversity of a habitat using a formula.
2
Q
What is the nominator in the equation?
A
N(N-1)
3
Q
What is the denominator in the equation?
A
Σn(n-1)
4
Q
What does the “N” mean in the equation?
A
The total number of organisms of all species.
5
Q
What does the “n” mean in the equation?
A
The total number of organisms of a particular species
6
Q
What does this sign “Σ” mean?
A
The sum of all the values that follow.
