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    The document describes an experiment to determine if sample size affects the accuracy of estimating population size using the mark-release-recapture technique. Peas were marked and released into a beaker, then resampled at different sizes. The estimated population was most accurate with the largest second sample of 250 peas, because a larger sample provides more data points and is therefore less likely to produce outliers.

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    The document describes an experiment to determine if sample size affects the accuracy of estimating population size using the mark-release-recapture technique. Peas were marked and released into a beaker, then resampled at different sizes. The estimated population was most accurate with the largest second sample of 250 peas, because a larger sample provides more data points and is therefore less likely to produce outliers.

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    SBA Mark, Release and Recapture Technique (AI)

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    SBA# Date:

    Title: Mark, release and recapture technique (AI)

    Aim: To determine if sample size affects the accuracy of the estimation of population size of peas using the
    mark, release and recapture technique.

    Apparatus/Materials: Split peas, Correction fluid, Beakers.

    Method

    1. Fill a beaker with 500 split peas.


    2. Collect a first sample of 100 peas and mark them using correction fluid and allow it to dry.
    3. When the peas are completely dry, return them to the beaker and carefully shake the beaker so that
    the marked peas are randomly mixed with the rest of the population.
    4. Take a second sample of 50 peas (small sample size) and count the number of marked peas.
    5. Estimate the population size of the peas.
    6. Return all the peas to the beaker.
    7. Record your observations in a suitable table.
    8. Repeat steps 2 to 6 two more times and calculate the average estimated
    9. Repeat steps 1 to 8 but use 150 (medium sample size) and 250 (large sample size) as your second
    sample size to estimate population number using the mark, release and recapture technique.
    10. Calculate the average estimated population size of the population of peas using small, medium and
    large sample sizes respectively. Diagram:

    Observation:
    Trial number First sample Second sample Marked sample Estimated
    recaptured population
    1 100 50 22 227
    2 100 50 10 500
    3 100 50 17 294
    4 100 100 20 500
    5 100 100 23 435
    6 100 100 25 400
    7 100 150 25 600
    8 100 150 27 556
    9 100 150 29 517
    Table showing the estimated population size of peas using small, medium and large 2nd sample sizes
    using the mark, release and recapture technique

    Results:

    • Calculation of estimated population number for each sample size.


    • Calculation of average estimated population size for each sample size.

    1
    Discussion:

    1. What is the mark, release and recapture technique used for?


    2. Which sample size (small, medium or large) is more accurate for estimating population number using
    the mark release and recapture technique? Why?
    3. What are some assumptions of the mark, release and recapture technique? Source of
    errors/Limitations/Precautions/Suggestions for better results

    Conclusion: Which sample size (small, medium or large) is more accurate for estimating population number
    using the mark release and recapture technique?

    2
    SBA # Mark, release and recapture technique

    Skill assessed: A/I (Analysis and Interpretation)


    Analysis and Interpretation Total Marks
    marks obtained
    Background information 1
    Analyze and interpret results and observations 4
    a. Correctly identifies the sample size that gave a closer
    estimation of population number using the mark release
    and recapture technique from observations.
    (1 mark)
    b. Correct explanation given for the reason why the
    identified sample size gave a more accurate estimation.
    (1 mark)
    c. Gives two correct assumptions or requirements for the
    mark, release and recapture technique to be successful
    in estimation of population size.
    (2 marks)
    Correct formula used for estimating population 1
    number using mark, release and recapture technique
    Correct calculations of estimated population number 3
    using mark, release and recapture technique
    • 0 to 2 errors = 3 marks
    • 3 to 4 errors = 2 marks
    • 5 to 6 errors = 1 mark
    Correct formula used for calculating average estimated 1
    population number
    Correct calculations of average estimated population 2
    number
    • 0 to 1 errors = 2 marks
    • 2 to 3 errors = 1 marks
    Sources of error, precautions, limitations, suggestions 2
    for better results etc.
    Adequate conclusion(s) 1
    TOTAL 15
    Weighted marks 10

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