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Identifying Sampling Techniques In Exercise,
Chapter 1, Problem 29E(choose chapter or problem)
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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Solution:
Step 1 of 2:
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.