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Categorical descriptions of confidence in estimates or other values, outcomes, etc.
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| x Poor confidence |
A population estimate based on an educated guess.
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| x Low confidence | Sanderling | 300,000 | Earth |
A population estimate based on broad-scale surveys where estimated population size is likely to be in the correct order of magnitude.
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| Semipalmated Sandpiper | 3,500,000 | Earth | |||
| x Moderate confidence | Red Knot (roselaari ssp.) | 150,000 | Earth |
A population estimate based on a special survey, or on broad-scale surveys of a narrowly distributed species whose populations tend to concentrate to a high degree either a) in a restricted habitat, or b) at a small number of favored sites. Estimate...
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| x Good confidence | Red Knot (rufa ssp.) | 170,000 | Earth |
A calculated estimate based on broad-scale mark:recapture ratios or other systematic estimating effort resulting in estimates on which confidence limits can be placed.
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| Red Knot islandica subspecies | 80,000 | Earth | |||
| Western Sandpiper | 3,500,000 | Earth | |||
| x High confidence |
Number obtained from a dedicated census effort and thought to be accurate and precise.
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