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9 Cards in this Set
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Sampling |
The process of recording a smaller amount of information to make wider conclusions |
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Quadrat |
A square frame used in biological sampling |
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Most common quadrat size |
0.25^2 |
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Concordant Results |
Results that are similar |
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Random sampling using quadrats |
Choose a fixed location (usually the corner) Use a pair of random numbers to make a coordinate First number = how far to walk forwards Second number = how far to walk to the side Put quadrat down Move back to start And using the next to number |
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Random sampling diagram |
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Transect |
A line along which systematic sampling occurs |
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Systematic Sampling using Quadrats |
Place quadrats in a systematic or regular way. |
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Why use systematic sampling |
To check if the distribution of an organism changed in an area |
