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Main Title Design Issues for Evaluating Seedling Exposure Studies.
Author Peterson, C. E. ; Mickler, R. A. ;
CORP Author Corvallis Environmental Research Lab., OR. ;ManTech Environmental Technology, Inc., Corvallis, OR.
Publisher 1992
Year Published 1992
Report Number EPA/600/A-92/038;
Stock Number PB92-153014
Additional Subjects Air pollution effects(Plants) ; Forestry ; Statistical models ; Exposure ; Species diversity ; Air quality ; Reprints ; Seedlings ; Data quality ; Study design
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NTIS  PB92-153014 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract
Tree seedling studies, covering a wide range of experimental conditions in pollutant treatment, species, facilities, and exposure regimes, have become commonplace in forestry research for assessing the actual and potential environmental effects of air pollutants on forest ecosystems. While assuring a wide breadth of scientific information, sufficient consideration has not been given to either the comparability of such population studies or to their appropriate inference. The populations of seedlings for which seedling experiments have inference, including the limitations in national or regional generalizations, should be made explicit in the results. Furthermore, the extent to which seedling results are applicable to mature trees and forests condition should not be left in doubt. Finally, the statistical power of any given analysis is almost never discussed, particularly when the outcomes are inconclusive. The approach for control of the exposure regime (i.e., achieving treatment target levels) is often assumed, rather than assured through documentation.