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Description: |
xvii, 817 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
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Bibliography Note: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 767-791). |
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Contents Note: |
Contents: Framework for Modeling, Estimation, and Management of Animal Populations -- Introduction to Population Ecology -- Population Dynamics -- Factors Affecting Populations -- Management of Animal Populations -- Individuals, Fitness, and Life History Characteristics -- Community Dynamics -- Scientific Process in Animal Ecology -- Causation in Animal Ecology -- Approaches to the Investigation of Causes -- Scientific Methods -- Hypothesis Confirmation -- Inductive Logic in Scientific Method -- Statistical Inference -- Investigating Complementary Hypotheses -- Models and the Investigation of Populations -- Types of Biological Models -- Keys to Successful Model Use -- Uses of Models in Population Biology -- Determinants of Model Utility -- Hypotheses, Models, and Science -- Estimation and Hypothesis Testing in Animal Ecology -- Statistical Distributions -- Parameter Estimation -- Hypothesis Testing -- Information-Theoretic Approaches -- Bayesian Extension of Likelihood Theory -- Survey Sampling and the Estimation of Population Parameters -- Sampling Issues -- Features of a Sampling Design -- Simple Random and Stratified Random Sampling -- Other Sampling Approaches -- Common Problems in Sampling Designs -- Design of Experiments in Animal Ecology -- Principles of Experimental Design -- Completely Randomized Designs -- Randomized Block Designs -- Covariation and Analysis of Covariance -- Hierarchical Designs -- Random Effects and Nested Designs -- Statistical Power and Experimental Design. |
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Summary, Etc. Note: |
Summary: Analysis and Management of Animal Populations deals with the processes involved in making informed decisions about the management of animal populations. It covers the modeling of population responses to management actions, the estimation of quantities needed in the modeling effort, and the application of these estimates and models to the development of sound management decisions. The book synthesizes and integrates in a single volume the methods associated with these themes, as they apply to ecological assessment and conservation of animal populations. Key Features* Integrates population modeling, parameter estimation and decision-theoretic approaches to management in a single, cohesive framework * Provides authoritative, state-of-the-art descriptions of quantitative approaches to modeling, estimation and decision-making * Emphasizes the role of mathematical modeling in the conduct of science and management* Utilizes a unifying biological context, consistent mathematical notation, and numerous biological examples. |
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Table of contents https://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/els031/2001094375.html |