How can we ensure that our samples are random?
If you haven’t read “How the research works” down below, do it, then come back up and read this.
I got a question about how we make sure to take random samples. That’s a bit of a toughie. It’s important to take random samples because that is how we get an accurate average. It’s pretty hard to not just swim over to the prettiest looking spot and drop the point intercept frame there. But of course, “pretty” isn’t very random.
Our lead scientist, John Rollino encouraged us all to come up with our own method of making sure we drop the frame randomly. I’ve been closing my eyes and just swimming a few strokes and then dropping the frame. Can you guys think of any other good methods for dropping the frame randomly?
posted by Shea @ 7:16 AM
4 Comments:
I dunno how you can make something more random. but i could offer tips... your could (if your not already) drop the grid at different angles so that your not doing the same square over and over again.
I don't know how you get more random than closing your eyes and swimming then dropping.
Way to be random Shea. We all knew you had it in you.
-Brianna
That's actually a pretty good way. I guess it's kind of too late to tell you how to make sure it's random, now that you're coming back. I think that your method is good, because if I didn't close my eyes, I would probably get distracted by the pretty coral and drop it there... I do like pretty colors, you know.
Too late now but since I'm sure you are now a snorkeling aficionado and will be taking your land locked husband on your next adventure I will still offer a suggestion.
How about 2 forward flips and 3 corkscrew spins then drop it. Paul could be the rescue person writing stories about how funny his wife looks while doing "research".
Can't wait to hear stories
Ryan
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