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Why is sampling used?
To determine the species richness and species evenness in a community.
Random sampling
Trying to obtain a representative sample by using random selection.
Decreases bias but may have low reliability as may not be typical of whole habitat.
Example of random sampling
Area of habitat (coordinates) selected using random numbers.
Non random sampling
opportunistic: select organism that are readily available, may not be representative.
stratified: population divided into sub-groups e.g males and females. May not be representative so must ensure values are equal.
systematic: gradual change in habitat from one place to another. Line transect or belt transect.