Date Due:October 3, 2007

Title: Random Sampling

Objective: Sample the image of the southeast campus to determine the average number of cars per acre.

Data: Use the file southcampus2.pdf (Note the red line is 208 feet long).

Issues:

Consider this question when preparing your report:

• How does your sample method (with replacement or without replacement) effect your sample results?

Tasks:

These tasks must be completed and explained in the report:

1. Collect a sample of 9 one acre plots from the population. You may use random sampling with replacement or random sampling without replacenment.
2. Calculate a mean and variance for the sample.
3. Calculate a total number of cars for the entire 83.5 acre photograph.
4. Create a histogram of the sample.
5. Write a report explaining how you completed the sample and the results.

References:

Husch, B., T. Beers, J. A. Kershaw, Jr. 2003. Forest Mensuration. John Wiley and Son.