A systematic bias in the interpretation of CFI results

Warren E. Frayer

Treesearch

A systematic bias in the interpretation of CFI results

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Warren E. Frayer

Year:

1967

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Research Note NE-60. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 4p.

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Abstract

It is not generally recognized that a serious bias arises in the estimates of annual ingrowth and accretion, two of the growth components available from continuous forest inventory (CFI). The bias is demonstrated, and suggestions for correction are given.

Citation

Frayer, Warren E. 1967. A systematic bias in the interpretation of CFI results. Research Note NE-60. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 4p.