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IB ESS SL 3.1.8 Simpsons Reciprocal Index Question Bank

Calculate and interpret Simpsons reciprocal index as a measure of biodiversity.

Syllabus
First assessment 2026
Course
ESS SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • identify the biodiversity or evolutionary process
  • apply the correct diversity, selection or conservation concept
  • justify the conclusion with evidence and ecological reasoning

3.1.8—Simpson's reciprocal index question 1

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Eight freshwater organisms

Figure:Eight freshwater organisms

the freshwater-organism diagram shown above below shows eight freshwater organisms.

Organisms sampled in streams A and B

Table:Organisms sampled in streams A and B

The table shows data from sampling two streams: A and B. Calculate the Simpson's Diversity Index for Stream B.
D=N(N1)n(n1)D=\frac{N\left(\begin{array}{ll}N & 1\end{array}\right)}{n\left(\begin{array}{ll}n & 1\end{array}\right)}

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