Mike Despres and Jack Orozco 1

The Silo Study

For the observation study Mike and Jack conducted, as a group we choose to observes, count,
and determine operational status of the entire population of silos in Dallas Township. In our
study, our variable was to determine the silos was either a Harvestore or a cement silo, and
operational status, making our variables qualitative, and a cluster sample. In order to fully
county all of the silos in Dallas Township, we counted and surveyed the brand and operational
status. In our simple random sample, we used google maps to count all of the silos in the
township. After, pulling up google maps Mike and Jack divided up all of the sections and
determined who was counting the sections in that section. After counting all of the silos in all 36
sections we determined there were thirty-seven cement silos and twelve Harvestore silos, none
of which were in operation. By dividing up all of the sections between Mike and Jack this helped
us avoid error because, we knew which sections we had to count, thus no silos in any sections
were counted twice. However, the Google Maps imagery data we used dated back to
September of 2013, and silos may have been torn down, thus making us count a silo that didn't
exist. However to avoid this problem and undercoverage, Mike and Jack drove around the
township to make sure no silo was counted that didnt exist today, and to further ensure that
every silo was counted. In our study, Mike and I determined that our study was at the nominal
level of measurement. Because Mike and Jack were not doing a experimental study, we did not
need to worry about a control, placebo, or double blind effect. We also did not have to worry
about privacy concerns because, silos are no secret, and most people know what a paint they
are. After the study was concluded, Mike and Jack determined that in total there are 49 silos in
Dallas Township, and none of them are in operation, because they are a pain, and did I mention
a pain.

Harvestore Silos

Cement Silos

12

37
Operational Status: Zero