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West Coast Groundfish Observer Program Manual, Part2 - NOAA

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CHAPTER 5<br />

Example of Spatial Sampling<br />

1. The Blue Dragon sets 20 pots.<br />

2. The <strong>Observer</strong> on the Blue Dragon randomly<br />

selects 13 of the 20 pots to tally sample by<br />

pulling numbers out of a hat.<br />

3. The <strong>Observer</strong> uses the remaining 7 pots to<br />

collect and weigh individuals for average<br />

weight determinations.<br />

Systematic Sampling<br />

Systematic sampling is a good method to use for species<br />

caught in large quantities and live fish fisheries.<br />

1. Select skates to use for collecting individuals<br />

using one of the following two methods:<br />

• Select all non-tally sampled skates.<br />

• Randomly select one or more skates from<br />

the entire set.<br />

2. Systematically collect a portion of the total<br />

number of individuals.<br />

• Estimate the total number of individuals<br />

that will be caught in the sampling frame.<br />

• Divide the estimated total individuals by<br />

the number of fish needed (at least 15) to<br />

determine the collection frequency (n).<br />

• Collect every n th individual.<br />

3. Weigh the collected individuals for average<br />

weight determinations.<br />

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