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A more accurate short method of approximating Lotka's r.

Authors :
McCann, James C.
McCann, J C
Source :
Demography (Springer Nature); Nov1973, Vol. 10 Issue 4, p567-570, 4p
Publication Year :
1973

Abstract

This paper describes a short method of computing the intrinsic growth rate which yields more accurate estimates than other methods which have similar information requirements. The procedure is recommended when hand or desk calculation of the intrinsic growth rate is necessary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00703370
Volume :
10
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Demography (Springer Nature)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16798997
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/2060883