Sampling Methods Flashcards
1
Q
What is a quadrat?
A
A type of sampling method used to estimate the population of a stationary species in a large area of similar terrain.
2
Q
What is the formula to find the average amount of organisms in a quadrat?
A
average = (sum of counts)/(number of quadrats)
3
Q
What is the formula for the capture-mark-recapture method of sampling populations?
A
population size = (initial capture x recapture)/(marked in recapture)
4
Q
What is a transect?
A
A sampling technique used when the area has considerable changes in biotic and abiotic factors. For example, muscle populations on rock platforms.
5
Q
Why is it benefitial to monitor changes in populations sizes?
A
Because it provides information on the health of a species, or on the efficiency of conservation techniques.
