Application of adaptive sampling to biological populations

Publication Type:

Book Chapter

Authors:

Smith, David R.; Brown, Jennifer A.; Lo, Nancy C. H.

Source:

Island Press, Washington, DC, p.77-122 (2004)

Call Number:

B04SMI01IDUS

URL:

http://islandpress.org/book/sampling-rare-or-elusive-species

Abstract:

Our objective in this paper is to present the challenges that a biologist will face when considering the application of adaptive sampling, to offer suggestions for overcoming those challenges, and to highlight areas where method development will improve the practical efficiency of adaptive sampling. We first introduce adaptive sampling and review its literature. We then outline the main challenges that a biologist faces when putting adaptive sampling into practice. Afterward, we present case studies to illustrate the application of adaptive sampling to biological populations. Finally, we summarize and discuss future directions.

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Reference Code: B04SMI01IDUS

Citation: Smith, D. R., J. A. Brown, and N. C. H. Lo. 2004. Application of adaptive sampling to biological populations. Pages 77-122 in W. L. Thompson, ed., Sampling rare or elusive species: concepts, designs, and techniques for estimating population parameters. Island Press, Washington, DC.

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