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A sample was made of the animals on two rocky shores. Ten Quadrants were placed on each shore, and the number of animals of each species in each quadrant was counted.

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The Simpsons diversity Index of Shore A is 0.80 and the diversity of Shore B is 0.73. Compare the diversity of two shores.

Important Questions on Classification Biodiversity and Conversation

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In a survey of trees in a dry tropical forest. Some students identified five tree species (A to E). They counted the numbers of trees in an area 100m * 1oo m. Their results are as follows:

A 56      B 48    C 12      D 6      E 3

Calculate the Simpson’s index for the trees within the area sampled.

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Explain the advantage of using Simpson’s index of diversity rather than a species list as a way to represent the biodiversity of an area.
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The Simpson’s index of diversity for the vegetation in an area of open grassland was 0.8 for a similar sized area of vegetation beneath some conifer trees it was 0.2. What do you conclude from these results.
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In a survey of trees in a dry tropical forest. Some students identified five tree species (A to E). They counted the numbers of trees in an area 100 m * 100 m. Their results are as follows:

Species No. of individuals
A 56
B 48
C 12
D 6
E 3

Looking at table write a set of instructions for making a kite diagram

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An ecologist studied two species in an area and his observation are shown in the given table.

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Draw a scatter graph to show the data in the table.

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An ecologist studied two species in an area and his observation are shown in the given table.

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Calculate Spearman's correlation coefficient for the data in this table. 

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An ecologist studied two species in an area and his observation are shown in the given table.

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Calculate Spearman's correlation coefficient for the data in this table. Why the the ecologist was able to reject the null hypothesis.

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An ecologist studied two species in an area and his observation are shown in the given table.

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Calculate Spearman's correlation coefficient for the data in this table. State the conclusion that the ecologist can make from this investigation.