Date Due:October 17, 2007

Write a report using the report format (see the sidebar link).

Title: Systematic Sampling

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

Data:Use the file southcampus2.pdf.

Issues:

Consider this question when preparing your report:

• How does this type of sample seem to influenced by parking lot placement?

Tasks:

These tasks must be completed and explained in the report:

1. Collect a sample of 9 one acre plots from the population in a three by three grid (space plot 300 feet apart).
2. Calculate a mean and variance for the sample.
3. Create a histogram of the sample.
4. Compare to your random sample of the same area.
5. Write a report explaining the results.
6. Discuss the results relative to Report 3.

References:

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