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[remote sensing]
In remote sensing, a methodology that defines the rules for obtaining sampling analysis data to ensure accuracy, precision, and lack of bias. A reference dataset and derived dataset are sampled according to a random sampling scheme—such as stratified random, measure accuracy, and error.