Absolute methods

Pronunciation
/ab-SOO-lute METH-ods/
Category
Sampling
Singular
Absolute method
Plural
Absolute methods

Definition

A sampling method that allows the estimation of numbers per unit of habitat, generally per unit of ground area.

Etymology

From Latin 'absolutus', meaning 'freed' or 'complete'.

Example

Pitfall traps are an example of absolute methods used to estimate the density of insects per square meter.

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