The Rationale of Sequential Sampling, with Emphasis on Its Use in Pest management

Jerome A. Onsager

No 158539, Technical Bulletins from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: The rationale of sequential sampling is described in nonmathematical terms. Formulas are given for dichotomous sampling plans based on the binomial, Poisson, and negative binomial distributions. Solved examples are given for each type of distribution, and some applications to sampling for insect pests are discussed

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Pages: 25
Date: 1976-03
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.158539

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