Lincoln Index Population Size
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Using the Lincoln Index, estimate the population size if 200 individuals were initially captured, marked, and released. Later, 250 individuals were captured including 50 that were marked.
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How would you use the Lincoln Index to estimate the population of a species in a large forest area?
Capture as many individuals as possible, mark them, and never release them back.
Capture a sample of individuals, mark them, release them, and then recapture to estimate the total population.
Only observe the animals from a distance to estimate the population.
Use satellite images to count the number of individuals.
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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A method for estimating population size using capture-mark-recapture data. (2.1.17)
random sampling
Lincoln index
dichotomous key
DNA survey
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Using the Lincoln Index, if 150 individuals were initially captured, marked, and released, and later 300 individuals were captured including 75 that were marked, what is the estimated population size?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary assumption of the Lincoln Index method?
The marked individuals mix randomly with the population.
The marked individuals are more likely to be recaptured.
The population size decreases over time.
The marked individuals do not survive.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a limitation of the Lincoln Index?
It requires a large sample size.
It assumes no immigration or emigration.
It can only be used in aquatic environments.
It is only applicable to plant populations.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In a study using the Lincoln Index, why is it important to ensure that the marking does not affect the individual's chance of survival?
To maintain the integrity of the population estimate.
To ensure the marked individuals are easily visible.
To prevent the marked individuals from being preyed upon.
To make the recapture process easier.
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