Quantitative Analyses in Wildlife Science (Relié)

Over the past fifty years, wildlife science has become in creasingly quantitative. But to wildlife scientists, many of whom have not been formally trained as bio-metricians, computer modelers, or mathematicians, the wide array of available techniques for analyzing wildlife populations and habitats can be overwhelming. This practical book aims to help students and professionals alike understand how to use quantitative methods to inform their work in the field.
Covering the most widely used contemporary analytical approaches, Quantitative Analyses in Wildlife Science is divided into five broad areas : general statistical methods, demographic estimation, dynamic process modeling, analysis of spatially based data on animals and resources, numerical methods. Addressing topics from population estimation and growth trend predictions to the study of migration patterns, this book presents fresh data on such pressing issues as sustainable take, control of invasives, and species reintroduction.
Each chapter considers the structure of data in relation to a particular analytical technique as well as the structure of satiation in those data. Providing conceptual and quantitative overviews of modern analytical methods, the techniques covered also apply to conservation research and wildlife policy. Whether a quick refresher or a comprehensive introduction is called for, Quantitative Analyses in Wildlife Science is an indispensable resource for every wildlife professional.