Unit Award Scheme

122266 FIELD SKILLS: SYSTEMATIC SAMPLING

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	the key steps of the systematic sampling process	Summary sheet
2	the main ways to ensure every area has an equal chance of being sampled along an environmental gradient in the given ecosystem	Summary sheet
3	when it would and would not be suitable to use systematic sampling	Summary sheet
4	at least three advantages of systematic sampling of ecosystems	Summary sheet
5	at least three limitations associated with systematic sampling of ecosystems	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
6	comment on at least two sampling techniques and the associated bias	Summary sheet
7	take part in the setting up of a systematic sampling method on at least one occasion	Summary sheet
8	analyse, statistically report and document their findings.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 17 September 2024Level - Level Two