Briefly outline important considerations in developing a sampling plan. Does the way in which samples are collected have the potential to affect reported results?
The important considerations in developing a sampling plan are given below.
1. Census costs and objectives of sampling
2. Accuracy and precision in sampling
3. Accuracy as a function of sample size
4. A priori accuracy indicators
5. Safe sample size for landings and effort
6. Variability indicators
7. Stratification and its impact on survey cost
8. The problem of biassed estimates
9. Need for representative samples
10. The 'Boat' and 'Gear' approaches
Yes, the way in which samples are collected have the potential to affect reported results.
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