needed population
[ˈniːdɪd ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: needed populations
população necessária
1. The minimum or required number of individuals of a species or demographic group required for a specific purpose, such as reproduction, economic sustainability, or statistical validity
The needed population for the project was estimated at 10,000 participants.
A população necessária para o projeto foi estimada em 10 mil participantes.
2. In ecology and conservation, the minimum viable population size required for a species to survive and maintain genetic diversity
The endangered species required a needed population of at least 500 breeding individuals.
A espécie ameaçada de extinção exigia uma população necessária de pelo menos 500 indivíduos reprodutores.
3. In statistics and research, the sample size or population required to achieve statistical significance
The study determined the needed population for the survey was 2,500 respondents.
O estudo determinou que a população necessária para a pesquisa era de 2.500 respondentes.
This term is predominantly used in technical, scientific, and academic contexts in both Brazilian and American English. It is frequently employed in ecology, epidemiology, statistics, and demographic studies. In Brazil, the term is particularly common in environmental protection and conservation initiatives due to the country's significant biodiversity interests.
Related Idioms & Phrases
meet the needed population
fall short of the needed population
reach the needed population threshold
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