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Analysis of survival data from telemetry projects

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Abstract

Telemetry techniques can be used to study the survival rates of animal populations and are particularly suitable for species or settings for which band recovery models are not. Statistical methods for estimating survival rates and parameters of survival distributions from observations of radio-tagged animals will be described. These methods have been applied to medical and engineering studies and to the study of nest success. Estimates and tests based on discrete models, originally introduced by Mayfield, and on continuous models, both parametric and nonparametric, will be described. Generalizations, including staggered entry of subjects into the study and identification of mortality factors will be considered. Additional discussion topics will include sample size considerations, relocation frequency for subjects, and use of covariates.

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Bunck, C., Winterstein, S.R., Pollock, K.H., 1985, Analysis of survival data from telemetry projects, chap. of Raptor Research Foundation Symposium on the Management of Birds of Prey. International Meeting. Session 5. Workshop: Experimental Design and Data Analysis for Telemetry Projects. November 1985,.

Publication type Book chapter
Publication Subtype Book Chapter
Title Analysis of survival data from telemetry projects
Year Published 1985
Language English
Publisher location Sacramento, CA
Contributing office(s) Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
Larger Work Type Book
Larger Work Subtype Other Government Series
Larger Work Title Raptor Research Foundation Symposium on the Management of Birds of Prey. International Meeting. Session 5. Workshop: Experimental Design and Data Analysis for Telemetry Projects. November 1985,
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