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Resampling Validation of Sample Plans (RVSP)
Entry ID: USDA_ARS_RVSP
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Summary
Abstract: Resampling Validation of Sampling Plans (RVSP) is a software package that enables users to validate multiple arthropod sampling plans through resampling of actual independent data sets. Plans include Kuno's and Green's numerical sequential sampling plans, Wald's sequential probability ratio test for binomial sampling plans and Fixed-sample-size binomial sampling.

Introduction:

Reliable and cost-effective sampling methods are critical to the development of monitoring systems for pest management and can enhance research activities that address issues in population ecology and population dynamics. Validation and evaluation of these plans are central to development and implementation in the field. Sampling plans are often developed from a restricted range of observations from a small area, but are then used over a wide area representing a novel array of environmental and agronomic conditions.

Sets of tools for sample plan evaluation have recently been developed. These Monte Carlo simulations can be used to evaluate sampling models during the developmental phase; however, they may not be adequate for testing model validity and performance under field conditions. This is primarily due to the assumption of an underlying statistical distribution (e.g., negative-binomial, normal) which may not adequately represent the actual distributions of insects in all instances. Here we present a method in which actual field data is resampled to evaluate sample plan performance. We originally developed DOS-based computer software for this purpose. The full functionality of this original prgram is now available as an Excel Plug-in in RVSP V.2 compatible with Excel 2003 and 2007.

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Service Citation
Originators: Steve E. Naranjo and William D. Hutchison
Title: Resampling Validation of Sample Plans (RVSP)
Provider: USDA Agricultural Research Service
URL: http://www.ars.usda.gov/services/software/download.htm?softwareid=129
Service Keywords
DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION >STATISTICAL APPLICATIONS   [Definition]
Science Keywords
BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION >ANIMALS/INVERTEBRATES >ARTHROPODS   [Definition]
BIOSPHERE >ECOLOGICAL DYNAMICS >SPECIES/POPULATION INTERACTIONS >POPULATION DYNAMICS   [Definition]
ISO Topic Category
BIOTA
Access Constraints
User registration is required before downloading.
Keywords
Statistical Sampling
Pest Management
Population Ecology
Service Provider
Agricultural Research Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture

Service Provider Personnel
Name: USDA-ARS
Phone: 254-770-6500
Fax: 254-770-6561
Contact Address:
USDA-ARS
Grassland Soil and Water Research Laboratory
808 E. Blackland Rd.
 City: Temple
Province or State: TX
Postal Code: 76502
Country: USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: Online
Fees: No fees
Personnel
STEVE NARANJO
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: 520-316-6333
Fax: 520-316-6330
Email: steve.naranjo at ars.usda.gov
Contact Address:
Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center
21881 North Cardon Lane
City: Maricopa
Province or State: Arizona
Postal Code: 85138
Country: USA

USDA-ARS
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: 254-770-6500
Fax: 254-770-6561
Contact Address:
USDA-ARS
Grassland Soil and Water Research Laboratory
808 E. Blackland Rd.
City: Temple
Province or State: TX
Postal Code: 76502
Country: USA

TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2012-05-09
SERF Last Revision Date: 2012-05-09
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