The extension of modal analysis to sawn surfaces (Jackson & Ross, 1956; Plafker, 1956; Emerson, 1958; Fitch, 1959) increases interest in the effects of rock-coarseness, sample area and count length on precision. A comment on Dr. F. Chayes’ recommendations with regard to these three factors is therefore offered.

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