Langbeschreibung
Scientists and consultants need to estimate and map properties of the terrestrial environment. This book provides guidance on the design and analysis of sampling methods, backed by sound rationale and statistical theory, with a focus on the design and analysis of sampling methods - if their conclusions and recommendations are to be valid.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Introduction. 2. Aims and Concepts. 3. Simple Random Sampling. 4. Efficiency, Economy and Logistics. 5. Prediction from Spatial Classifications. 6. Sampling from Designed Experiments. 7. Sampling for Regression and Calibration. 8. Nested Sampling and Analysis. 9. Geostatistics - Model-based Prediction