A Simple Simulation for Teaching Capture-Recapture Methods of Population Estimation.

Calver, M. C.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1990

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A Simple Simulation for Teaching Capture-Recapture Methods of Population Estimation.

Calver, M. C.; And Others

Journal of Biological Education, v24 n4 p267-72 Win 1990

The assumptions common to all capture-recapture models for estimating population size are reviewed. A simulation using either a playing board, counters, and dice or computers is described. Classroom implications of using the board game are discussed. (KR)

Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Educational Games, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures, Population Growth, Science Activities, Science Education, Secondary School Science, Statistics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Computer Programs

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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