A computer simulation study was conducted to evaluate the effects of pattern on the precision of frequency estimates as determined from random and systematic plot placement. Computer graphics were ...
The method of systematic random sampling (METHOD=SYS) selects units at a fixed interval throughout the sampling frame or stratum after a random start. PROC SURVEYSELECT chooses the first unit randomly ...
Random errors are errors made by the person carrying out the measuring, and are usually down to timing incorrectly, or reading the instrument incorrectly. It is important to try to reduce or limit the ...