Sensitivity of migratory connectivity estimates to spatial sampling design

Abstract Background The use of statistical methods to quantify the strength of migratory connectivity is commonplace. However, little attention has been given to their sensitivity to spatial sampling designs and scales of inference. Methods We examine sources of bias and imprecision in the most wide...

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Main Authors: Stephen H. Vickers, Aldina M. A. Franco, James J. Gilroy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:Movement Ecology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40462-021-00254-w