Question

    Among common insect monitoring tools, which of the

    following would be considered an unbiased sampling strategy for population estimates?
    A Malaise trap Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Light trap Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Sticky trap Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Each of these traps has some form of bias (e.g., attraction to light, color, or movement), making them unreliable for completely unbiased sampling.

    Practice Next