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Dendro Statistics
Dendro Statistics
1. Statistical distributions
• population
• samples are drawn
• uncertainty = sampling error = noise
• maximize signal (= average), minimize noise
• be aware of sampling bias: examples?
• easy access
• physical limitations (altitude, health)
• low budget
• downright laziness!
1. Statistical distributions
a. Average conditions
become more prominent.
b. The variability about the
mean becomes less
prominent.
c. Notice relationship with
S/N ratio! Signal
increases while noise
decreases!
3. Sampling Design
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3. Sampling Design
•Targeted sampling = non-random sampling
•Is this a legitimate technique?
•It is often necessary because of:
• Time constraints
• Budget constraints
• Lack of field labor
• Physical limitations of field labor
• Topographic limitations
•Advantages?
• Maximize information with minimum resources
• Target areas where samples are known to exist
• Less time needed and less money wasted
3. Sampling Design
•Targeted sampling = non-random sampling
•Used in practically all types of dendro research:
fire history, climate reconstruction, insect outbreak
studies, …
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