Sampling Methods

Because it is rarely possible to measure an entire system directly, earth scientists often collect a sample, a smaller set of measurements or specimens meant to represent a larger area or population, such as rock samples from selected outcrops or water samples from several points along a river. Choosing a sample that is representative, rather than just convenient to collect, is essential to making sure conclusions drawn from it actually apply to the larger system being studied.

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