Which strategy often improves the accuracy of estimates of population size based on area-based counts?
A) Using as many quadrats as possible
B) Using population modeling to improve the accuracy of counts within a quadrat
C) Placing quadrats at the most populous locations throughout the study area
D) Using as short of line transect as possible

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Using as many quadrats as possible increases the sample size, which generally leads to more accurate and reliable estimates of population size by reducing sampling error.

Which Strategy Often Improves the Accuracy of Estimates of Population