4PDH- A true Least Squares Adjustments is where all measurements and known values are considered and adjusted so that the differences between any field measurement and the adjusted value is at a minimum is always a better adjustment.  Surveyors intuitively use Least Squares principals for measurement adjustment. 
The workshop will cover: 
1. Understanding the concept of how Least Squares works. 
2. Understanding the concepts of statistical terms used in Least Squares Adjustments. 
3. Understanding instrument error sources and magnitude for use in Least Squares. 
4. The practical application of redundancy to a survey control project. 
This workshop will present the knowledge necessary to understand the concepts of Least Squares adjustments, leaving the math to be performed by the computers.  Attendees will learn what data needs to be available to do a Least Squares adjustment and understand the results of the completed adjustment.  Control survey error detection and adjustment strategy will also be discussed.