4.2.5 Simpson's Index Flashcards by Seb Muk | Brainscape

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What does Simpsons index of diversity tell us?

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Used to quantify biodiversity of an area
(Looks at species diversity)

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How to calculate Simpson’s index?

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Example calculation of biodiversity using Simpson’s index

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