What does 'singular fit' mean in Mixed Models?

Hi!! I am running linear mixed models for my data using 'nest' as the random variable. Sometimes, depending of my response variable and model, I get a message from R telling me 'singular fit'....

01 February 2019 8,971 9 View

Are two clutches spaced in time comparable?

Hi! I have 3 different populations of tree sparrows located in 3 different places. 2 of them, which are closer to each other, started to breed on early May while the last population began to...

31 December 2018 585 0 View

What's the best way to measure growth rates in House sparrow chicks from day 2 to day 10?

What's the best way to measure growth rates in House sparrow chicks from day 2 to day 10? Since, the growth curve from day 2 to 10 won't be like the "Logistic curve" it might not follow logistic...

03 March 2021 1,401 3 View

Can the Dunn's test be used as an appropriate post-hoc for the G-test?

Research Question: Are red grouse (Lagopus lagopus scotica) a statistically significant proportion of raptor (bird of prey) diets? I am planning on using a series of G-tests (determining whether...

23 February 2021 5,827 3 View

Do you have papers on hindlimb myology of birds to share?

Hi all! we are looking for papers (or information) on muscles of the hindlimbs of birds (extant and extinct) that include the intrinsic muscles of digits. Any help will be more than welcome! Thanks!

22 February 2021 7,186 3 View

Do you have papers on hindlimbs myology of birds to share?

Hi all! My work team and I are looking for papers on muscular descriptions of the hindlimbs of birds (extant and extinct) that include the intrinsic muscles of digits. Any help will be more than...

22 February 2021 8,330 6 View

Any recommendations for methods to analyze elephant space-use (using GPS) and correlating this with changes in NDVI?

For my Masters I am looking into elephant space-use and its effect on vegetation change. I have elephant GPS collar data and was going to use Google Earth Engine to obtain NDVI values. I would...

16 February 2021 7,097 3 View

How to consider effects of rapid warm adaptation in modeling of ecological impacts of warming?

I would highly appreciate it if my fellow ecologists (biologists) provide their opinion on the thoughts below [esp., shortly tell us which path may be more effective, if they know another way, if...

15 February 2021 3,642 6 View

What is the correct common name for Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris?

There are two extant species of Hydrochoerus: Hydrochoerus isthmius, the lesser or Panamanian capybara, and the genotype species H. hydrochaeris. The latter is the more common species of capybara,...

11 February 2021 3,494 14 View

Does Location Map of Informal Settlements in South Africa exist?

I urgently need a map that shows the point locations of informal settlements in South Africa. I am currently working on a study that seeks to relate protests location to the location of informal...

02 February 2021 4,113 7 View

How do you annotate figures to show significance?

30 January 2021 1,008 3 View

What is the best way to track bird migration?

Migratory birds are globally scattered. What should be the ways to track them? Except ARGOS. Elaborate.

25 January 2021 2,355 4 View