Occupancy Estimation and Modeling: Inferring Patterns and Dynamics of Species Occurrence

by Darryl I. MacKenzie, James D. Nichols, J. Andrew Royle

Occupancy Estimation and Modeling is the first book to examine the latest methods in analyzing presence/absence data surveys. Using four classes of models (single-species, single-season; single-species, multiple season; multiple-species, single-season; and multiple-species, multiple-season), the authors discuss the practical sampling situation, present a likelihood-based model enabling direct estimation of the occupancy-related parameters while allowing for imperfect detectability, and make recommendations for designing studies using these models.

Genres: Academic, Science

344 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Chris]

I didn't get through the last few chapters before I had to mail it back to my bosses, but I'm counting it on Goodreads anyway. I read what was pertinent for my current job, and I don't anticipate needing to model multiple-species interactions anytime soon. Fairly well-written and logical from my perspective, but I'm not sure how understandable it would be to someone completely unfamiliar with occupancy modelling.

[Jasmin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Extremely insightful and detailed look at occupancy estimation and modeling. However, it is very dense and full of difficult concepts which often made it challenging for me (someone very new to modeling) to understand and find what I needed.

[Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

They provide code!

[Ben Rawson · Rating 4 out of 5]

great read, looking forward to trying to put some of this stuff into practice