Which among the following models do not require biological data inputs for fish stock assessment ?
(A) Surplus production model
(B) Thompson and Bell prediction model
(C) Relative response model
(D) Yield per recruit model
(E) Swept area method
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Holistic models (Surplus production, Swept area) require only catch, effort, or area data, whereas Analytical models (Y/R, Thompson & Bell) require detailed biological inputs.