Simpson’s Diversity Index results in a number between 0 and 1. To determine which end of the diversity scale represents low and high diversity, calculate the minimum diversity – a system in which all organisms are the same species.
Scenario: There are 20 people in a classroom (we’ll assume there are no spiders hanging out in the corner).
What is ni
What is N
Calculate Ds
Based on your results, do higher or lower numbers represent greater biodiversity?
