A discussion of precision examples and SMART

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Wildlife By The Numbers

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

12 episodes

1 week ago

Co-hosted by Grant Harris, PhD, along with statisticians David "Randy" Stewart, PhD, and Matthew Butler, PhD, the Wildlife By The Numbers podcast emphasizes the importance of proper statistical approaches in wildlife ecology. Grant, Randy, and Matt also share anecdotes to create awareness about the challenges and rewards of ecological research. The special feature episodes of Wildlife By The Numbers, co-hosted by Cinthia, "The databrarian", highlight data lifecycle topics that support the work of wildlife ecology professionals. https://iris.fws.gov/APPS/ServCat/Reference/Profile/181148

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A discussion of precision examples and SMART

Wildlife By The Numbers

16 minutes 6 seconds

1 week ago

A discussion of precision examples and SMART

In this episode, Matt, Grant, and Randy explore the importance of precision, variability, and detection probability in wildlife surveys. They emphasize the need for SMART objectives—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound—in designing effective monitoring programs. Real-world examples, including bighorn sheep and Rio Yaqui fishes, illustrate how survey design, observation error, and risk management influence conservation outcomes.

Episode Quotes

“When you have observation error, site-specific variability, and temporal changes over time—that’s a lot of variance to consider when designing a survey.”

“Before you start doing a survey, ask: how is this answer going to affect what you do?”

Cite this episode: https://doi.org/10.7944/usfws.wbtn.s01ep012

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