Quantitative Sampling Flashcards
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Quantitative
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These sample need to be random, repeated several time and ise thw same technique in order to provide a fair (unbiased) representation of the organisms present and their distribution.
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Quantitative Sampling or organisms
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Biotic sampling usually involves the collection of living organisms, with a view to identifying the species and quantifying their abundance.
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Quadrat Sampling
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Quadrats are square frames that are placed on the ground to look at the plants or slow-moving animals within them.
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Frequency
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To calculate frequency, you simply need to note down whether the target species is present or absent within each quadrat sampled.