Two Important Points About This Kind of Counting Method Flashcards
1
Q
The sample may not be…
A
Representative of the population
2
Q
What does the sample size affect?
A
The accuracy of the estimate
3
Q
The bigger your sample…
A
The more accurate your estimate of the total population is likely to be
4
Q
Why is it better to use the quadrat at several points?
A
You get an average for the number of organisms in a 1m² quadrat, then multiply by the total area
