Unit Award Scheme

122266 FIELD SKILLS: SYSTEMATIC SAMPLING

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

shown knowledge of

1the key steps of the systematic sampling processSummary sheet
2the main ways to ensure every area has an equal chance of being sampled along an environmental gradient in the given ecosystemSummary sheet

acquired an understanding of

3when it would and would not be suitable to use systematic samplingStudent completed work

shown knowledge of

4at least three advantages of systematic sampling of ecosystemsSummary sheet
5at least three limitations associated with systematic sampling of ecosystemsSummary sheet

demonstrated the ability to

6comment on at least two sampling techniques and the associated biasSummary sheet
7take part in the setting up of a systematic sampling method on at least one occasionSummary sheet
8analyse, statistically report and document their findings.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 17 September 2024Level - Level Two