In a mark-release-recapture study, animals are marked and released. A later sample of animals contains marked animals. What is the estimated population size?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D.
- Step 1: Estimated population .
- Step 2: .
Answer
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Why not the others: : uses , which inverts the sampling ratio. : uses . : adds the sample size to the number marked.
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