Capture-Recapture Sampling

Abstract

"Capture-recapture sampling (also referred to as “capture-mark-recapture sampling” or “mark-release-recapture sampling”) is a method used to estimate the unknown size of a population. In practice, it is often not feasible to manually count every individual element in a population because of time, budget, or other constraints. And, in many situations, capture-recapture sampling can produce a statistically valid estimate of a population size in a more efficient and timely manner than a census." (Text excerpt, IAB-Doku) ((en))

Cite article

Sakshaug, J. (2008): Capture-Recapture Sampling. In: P. J. Lavrakas (Hrsg.) (2008): Encyclopedia of survey research methods, getr. Sz.