Which of the Following Statements is True Regarding the Mark-And-Recapture

Question

Which of the following statements is true regarding the mark-and-recapture method?
A)It assumes that the size of the population of interest remains constant between the initial mark and subsequent recapture measurements.
B)It can be represented by the equation: N = C/R × M.
C)It can rely on members of a species being identified by physical characteristics (i.e., fin markings on whales).
D)It is used to estimate the size of a population of interest.
E)All of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of the statements regarding the mark-and-recapture method are true. It assumes a constant population size, can be represented by the equation N = C/R × M, relies on physical identification of individuals, and is used to estimate population size.