An authoritative guide to quantitative methods that will help wildlife
scientists improve analysis and decision-making.
Over the past fifty years, wildlife science has become increasingly
quantitative. But to wildlife scientists, many of whom have not been
formally trained as biometricians, 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 approaches to the analysis of
wildlife populations and habitats, 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 a variety of 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. Authored by leading researchers
in wildlife science, each chapter considers the structure of data in
relation to a particular analytical technique, as well as the structure
of variation in those data. Providing conceptual and quantitative
overviews of modern analytical methods, the techniques covered in this
book 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 addition
to every wildlife professional's bookshelf.
Contributors: William M. Block, Leonard A. Brennan, Stephen T. Buckland,
Christopher C. Chizinski, Evan C. Cooch, Raymond J. Davis, Stephen J.
DeMaso, Randy W. DeYoung, Jane Elith, Joseph J. Fontane, Julie A.
Heinrichs, Mevin B. Hooten, Julianna M. A. Jenkins, Zachary S. Laden,
Damon B. Lesmeister, Daniel Linden, Jeffrey J. Lusk, Bruce G. Marcot,
David L. Miller, Michael L. Morrison, Eric Rexstad, Jamie S. Sanderlin,
Joseph P. Sands, Erica F. Stuber, Chris Sutherland, Andrew N. Tri, David
B. Wester, Gary C. White, Christopher K. Williams, Damon L. Williford
