The presence or absence of a species in a set of units (polygons, landscape units, territories, etc.) is a fundamental concept in many ecological studies (e.g. resource selection modelling, biodiversity, range). Visits to sampled units can results in a positive detection of a species or a non-detection of the species in that unit. However, a species may not always be detected if present which results in “false negatives”. If the issue of detectablity is not accounted for, estimates that rely on the level of occupancy can be misleading. This workshop covers methods for modelling species occurrence while accounting for potential false negatives.

Bring: Laptop computer pre-loaded with software (see below)

Prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of statistics
• Basic R knowledge is helpful but not necessary
• More detailed software requirements can be found here

Registration includes catered breaks provided by La Baguette and there is an option to add in bagged lunches for $13/day. The food is delicious and the portions are generous.

CMI Member: $675.00*

Non-member:  $720.00

See CMIAE website for more information and to register.