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


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

Indirect observation (e.g., tracks, droppings, nests) estimates population size without the animals being aware of the sampler.