BayernBlues
Nov3-09, 03:18 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
How accurate is the estimate for (cohort) generation time (the type you'd have on a life table)?
2. Relevant equations
Cohort generation time:
Tc = Sum of (x*Fx)/sum of Fx
3. The attempt at a solution
Tc = 2.77 (for 7 generations)
So the generation starts of with 100 organisms and is cut down to 0 after 7 generations. From this, I get an estimate of 2.77, how can I find the amount of accuracy from this?
How accurate is the estimate for (cohort) generation time (the type you'd have on a life table)?
2. Relevant equations
Cohort generation time:
Tc = Sum of (x*Fx)/sum of Fx
3. The attempt at a solution
Tc = 2.77 (for 7 generations)
So the generation starts of with 100 organisms and is cut down to 0 after 7 generations. From this, I get an estimate of 2.77, how can I find the amount of accuracy from this?