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Eight non-overlapping 0.50 m² quadrats were placed at randomly selected positions across a 2000 m² field. A plant count and soil-moisture reading were recorded at each position. The field boundary defines the sampling area.
| Quadrat | Plant count | Soil moisture / % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 20 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 |
| 3 | 5 | 35 |
| 4 | 1 | 22 |
| 5 | 4 | 32 |
| 6 | 0 | 18 |
| 7 | 3 | 30 |
| 8 | 1 | 25 |
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