Q. Describe Sampling of grains?

The quality of the food grains is assessed starting with the process called sampling. A sample of the product to be evaluated is taken and the physical examination undertaken. What do we mean by the terms sample, sampling etc.? Let's get to know about these terminologies.

Sample means one or more units selected from a population of units, or a portion of material selected from a larger quantity of material. A representative sample is intended to be representative of the consignment, the bulk sample.

Sampling means the procedure used to draw and constitute a sample. Sample size means the number of units, or quantity of material, constituting the sample.

With a basic understanding of the terms used in the sampling of grains, we shall move on to the sampling process. We shall begin with collection of the sample.