Question
For which method of determining population size is the population not aware of the sampler’s presence?
a.
mark/recapture
b.
direct observation
c.
sampling
d.
indirect observation
a.
mark/recapture
b.
direct observation
c.
sampling
d.
indirect observation
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **d. indirect observation**.
Indirect observation involves methods such as tracking signs of organisms (like tracks, nests, or droppings) without the population being aware of the researcher's presence, allowing for an estimate of population size without direct interaction.
In contrast, mark/recapture and direct observation methods typically involve direct interaction with the population. Sampling can vary, but it often implies some degree of contact or awareness.
Indirect observation involves methods such as tracking signs of organisms (like tracks, nests, or droppings) without the population being aware of the researcher's presence, allowing for an estimate of population size without direct interaction.
In contrast, mark/recapture and direct observation methods typically involve direct interaction with the population. Sampling can vary, but it often implies some degree of contact or awareness.