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What type of population study would be useful for determining the number of chipmunks in a 500 acre field.
sampling
census
What type of population study would be useful for determining the number of chipmunks in a 500 acre field.
sampling
census
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To determine the number of chipmunks in a 500-acre field, a **sampling** method would typically be more practical and effective than a census.
A **census** would involve attempting to count every single chipmunk in the area, which can be extremely time-consuming and difficult, especially in a large field.
In contrast, **sampling** allows researchers to estimate the population size by counting chipmunks in a smaller, representative area of the field and then extrapolating that data to the entire field. This method is generally more efficient and can provide accurate estimates without the need for a complete count. Techniques such as mark-recapture or line transect sampling could be used in this context.
A **census** would involve attempting to count every single chipmunk in the area, which can be extremely time-consuming and difficult, especially in a large field.
In contrast, **sampling** allows researchers to estimate the population size by counting chipmunks in a smaller, representative area of the field and then extrapolating that data to the entire field. This method is generally more efficient and can provide accurate estimates without the need for a complete count. Techniques such as mark-recapture or line transect sampling could be used in this context.