Table 8 Simpson's diversity indexes calculated by ethnic group in the study area
From: Ethnic differences in use values and use patterns of Parkia biglobosa in Northern Benin
Parameters calculated | Alibori | Â | Â | Borgou | Â | Â | Atacora | Â | Â | Donga | Â | Â | Â | Â |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|  | Dendi | Mokolé | Bariba | Bariba | Fulani | Boko | Berba | Waama | Otamari | Anii | Nago | Lokpa | Yom | Foodo |
Number of interviewees by ethnic group (S) | 69 | 54 | 123 | 50 | 39 | 58 | 47 | 67 | 266 | 64 | 46 | 260 | 109 | 40 |
Simpson's diversity index (1/D) | 5.66 | 11.04 | 6.70 | 2.72 | 1.54 | 4.12 | 2.76 | 6.12 | 5.88 | 11.22 | 1.41 | 12.57 | 11.88 | 8.21 |