Journal of the Royal Statistical Society. Series C (Applied Statistics), Vol. 42, No. 4 (1993), pp. 585-601 (17 pages) In this paper two-dimensional systematic sampling of land use is considered. Data ...

The method of systematic random sampling (METHOD=SYS) selects units at a fixed interval throughout the sampling frame or stratum after a random start. PROC SURVEYSELECT chooses the first unit randomly ...

If you specify the option METHOD=PPS_SYS, PROC SURVEYSELECT selects units by systematic random sampling with probability proportional to size. Systematic sampling selects units at a fixed interval ...

1. Non-invasive genetic sampling (NGS) of hair and faeces has become an important tool for monitoring wildlife populations, but many managers question the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of these ...

When sampling a population, the numbers of organisms are counted within a sample site, and then the results multiplied to estimate the total number in the entire habitat. Large animals and plants can ...