Identifying Sampling Techniques In Exercise,

Chapter 1, Problem 29E

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Problem 29E

Identifying Sampling Techniques In Exercise, identify the sampling technique used, and discuss potential sources of bias (if any). Explain.

Soybeans are planted on a 48-acre field. The field is divided into one-acre subplots. A sample is taken from each subplot to estimate the harvest.

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QUESTION:

Problem 29E

Identifying Sampling Techniques In Exercise, identify the sampling technique used, and discuss potential sources of bias (if any). Explain.

Soybeans are planted on a 48-acre field. The field is divided into one-acre subplots. A sample is taken from each subplot to estimate the harvest.

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It is given that on a 48-acre field soybeans are planted and then the field is divided into 1-acre subplots.

To estimate the harvest, a sample from each subplot is taken.

We have to identify the sampling technique employed in this experiment.


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