A more accurate short method of approximating Lotka’s r

McCann, James C.

doi:10.2307/2060883

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Research Article| November 01 1973

A more accurate short method of approximating Lotka’s r

James C. McCann

Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology, The University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98105

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Demography (1973) 10 (4): 567–570.

https://doi.org/10.2307/2060883

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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.

Intrinsic Rate, Intrinsic Growth Rate, Proportionate Error, Contemporary Population, Fertility Potential

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