The Quadrat Method

Question 1

What is step 1 of the quadrat method?

Answer 1

1. Measure area and form a grid

Question 2

What is step 2 of the quadrat method?

Answer 2

2. Take 2 random numbers and use these as coordinates on your grid

Question 3

What is step 3 of the quadrat method?

Answer 3

3. Lay your quadrat down

Question 4

What is step 4 of the quadrat method?

Answer 4

4. Count the number of a species and record results

Question 5

What precautions must be taken when using the quadrat method?

Answer 5

• the same quadrat size must be used for each sample
• quadrat should be distributed at random

Question 6

What is the importance of random sampling when using the quadrat method?

Answer 6

• ensure that results obtained from your sample should approximate what would have been obtained if the entire population had been measured
• random sample allows all the units in the population to have an equal chance of being selected