River Quality Investigations, Part 1: Some Diversity and Biotic Indices.

Hewitt, G.

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ERIC Number: EJ434911

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Publication Date: 1991

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River Quality Investigations, Part 1: Some Diversity and Biotic Indices.

Hewitt, G.

Journal of Biological Education, v25 n1 p44-52 Spr 1991

The following indices for assessing river water quality are described: Shannon-Weiner Diversity Index, Sorenson Quotient of Similarity, Czekanowski's Index of Similarity, Trent Biotic Index, Chandler Score, and Biological Monitoring Working Party Score. Their advantages and disadvantages are outlined. (Author)

Descriptors: Biology, Environmental Standards, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Rivers, Science Activities, Science Education, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods, Water Pollution, Water Quality

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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