The
Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental
Modelling (CREEM) is hosting two linked workshops in the summer
of 2015 in our purpose-built facilities at the University of St.
Andrews, Scotland. The aim of these workshops is to train
participants in the latest methods for design and analysis of
distance sampling surveys, including line and point transects.
The workshops are taught by leading researchers in the field,
using industry-standard software. We will be using the
latest version of Distance, Version 7, currently in test release,
available here: http://distancesampling.org/Distance/distance70download.html
The
first workshop (11-14 August) will run at an introductory level,
and will focus on distance sampling methods, largely described
in the standard reference book "Introduction to Distance
Sampling." The workshop will be a blend of theory and practice
and participants will learn how to use the program "Distance."
Participants will gain a solid grounding in both survey design
and methods of analysis for distance sampling surveys.
'Automated survey design' and 'incorporating covariates in
detection function' have moved from the advanced workshop into
the introductory workshop.
The
advanced distance sampling workshop (17-20 August) will include
advanced treatment of: analyses in which detectability on the
transect line is not assumed to be perfect (the so-called g(0)
problem) and spatial (or density surface) modelling. We will
showcase a series of new R packages we have developed for
performing standard as well as sophisticated analyses in R. The
aim of this workshop is to bring participants up to date with
the latest developments in distance sampling methods and
software. It is also an opportunity for those actively engaged
in the design, analysis and execution of distance sampling
surveys to discuss common issues and problems, and set future
research directions. The workshop will be a combination of
lectures and computer sessions, with considerable time for
discussion.
For all workshops,
participants are encouraged to bring their own data sets, and
can expect to do some preliminary analyses with their data.
Computer sessions take place in our computer classroom (attached
to the seminar room); participants can use our computers or
bring their own laptops.
http://creem2.st-andrews.ac.uk/workshops/distance-sampling-workshops-st-andrews-august-2015/
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