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MONITORING PROCEDURES<br />

is used (see Section 12.7.3.1, Systematic Sampling of Dispersed Areas). If the dispersed areas are<br />

small or are not mapped, then a grid sampling design is used (see Section 12.7.3.2, Sampling<br />

of Dispersed Areas). In most cases, the grid sampling method is recommended.<br />

Systematic Sampling of Dispersed Areas<br />

First Stage<br />

The systematic sampling method of dispersed areas assumes that the<br />

dispersed areas have been mapped and identified. The dispersed area<br />

in this method is the experimental unit. In this approach, the dispersed<br />

areas are numbered sequentially by progressing from one dispersed<br />

area to the next closest dispersed area. Determining how to calculate<br />

the number (n) of dispersed areas to sample is presented in Section<br />

12.8.3, Comparing Means with Standards – Dispersed Area Sample Size<br />

Determination. Odd- or even-numbered dispersed areas are selected<br />

based on a random number using the RANDBETWEEN function. For<br />

example, if there were 40 dispersed areas (N) but only 20 dispersed<br />

areas needed to be sampled (n), then 50 percent of the dispersed areas<br />

would be sampled (n/N). A random number using RANDBETWEEN(1,2)<br />

is used. If the function returns a “1,” the odd numbered dispersed areas<br />

are selected; if 2, then even numbered areas are selected. Figure 12-14<br />

provides a schematic depiction of such a design.<br />

PS5<br />

PS4<br />

PS3<br />

PS2<br />

Units to Sample<br />

Direction of Travel<br />

PS1<br />

PS1 Layout<br />

PS6<br />

N<br />

w e<br />

PS7<br />

PS8<br />

PS9<br />

PS10<br />

E<br />

E<br />

Second Stage<br />

Once the dispersed areas have been selected, the layout of quadrats<br />

within each dispersed area is determined. A grid-based sampling design,<br />

as described in Section 12.7.2, Rectilinear Sampling Areas , can be used.<br />

To determine the grid spacing (E) for the quadrat locations, determine<br />

whether the size of the dispersed area is >1,600 ft2 or

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