Table 2.
The number of samples, mean, SD, and maximum and minimum of measured sample weights* of samples collected volumetrically from the feed bin in experiments 1, 2, and 3
| Nominal test sample weight†, g | Number of test samples | Mean, g | SEM, g | SD, g | Minimum, g | Maximum, g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experiment 1 | ||||||
| 50 | 180 | 66.2 | 0.7 | 9.0 | 44 | 93 |
| 100 | 177 | 104.0 | 1.0 | 13.1 | 60 | 236 |
| 200 | 177 | 217.7 | 2.2 | 29.4 | 108 | 293 |
| 400 | 179 | 438.5 | 5.0 | 66.4 | 223 | 583 |
| Experiment 2 | ||||||
| 50 | 38 | 61.5 | 2.0 | 12.6 | 40 | 91 |
| 100 | 38 | 109.8 | 2.5 | 15.1 | 88 | 156 |
| 200 | 38 | 205.1 | 1.6 | 9.6 | 188 | 224 |
| 400 | 37 | 405.7 | 2.1 | 12.7 | 382 | 432 |
| Experiment 3 | ||||||
| 50 | 53 | 60.3 | 1.2 | 8.6 | 45 | 79 |
| 100 | 53 | 108.2 | 1.6 | 11.3 | 89 | 148 |
| 200 | 53 | 199.7 | 1.7 | 12.5 | 167 | 228 |
| 400 | 53 | 408.9 | 2.5 | 17.9 | 364 | 440 |
*Measured after collection on a separate calibrated portable scale.
†The nominal weight of the test sample based on volumetric collection method.