Sources of Error: Sampling: An Introduction

by: John Haysom

Sampling is a technical matter—it has to be planned carefully. The accuracy and reliability of the results are calculated using statistics. For example, the connection between high salt consumption and high blood pressure was established using statistics. This chapter presents two projects. Students are asked to select one and make suggestions for how it might be improved.

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 11/15/2012ISBN 9781936959228Stock # PB328X1_7

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