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A sequential estimation technique for capture-recapture censuses

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Researches on Population Ecology

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A simple technique of sequential estimation was proposed for capture-recapture census by thePetersen method. In theory this technique makes it possible to secure automatically a required precision level for the population estimate to be obtained, irrespective of the population size. Some problems about its practical application were discussed.

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  1. Entomological Laboratory, College of Agriculture, Kyoto university, 606, Kyoto, Japan

    Eizi Kuno

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This study was supported by science research fund from the Ministry of Education.

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Kuno, E. A sequential estimation technique for capture-recapture censuses. Res Popul Ecol 18, 187–194 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02510846

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