Joint Species Distribution Modelling
With Applications in R
Published on 24. June 2020
978-1-108-59822-4 (ISBN)
Description
Joint species distribution modelling (JSDM) is a fast-developing field and promises to revolutionise how data on ecological communities are analysed and interpreted. Written for both readers with a limited statistical background, and those with statistical expertise, this book provides a comprehensive account of JSDM. It enables readers to integrate data on species abundances, environmental covariates, species traits, phylogenetic relationships, and the spatio-temporal context in which the data have been acquired. Step-by-step coverage of the full technical detail of statistical methods is provided, as well as advice on interpreting results of statistical analyses in the broader context of modern community ecology theory. With the advantage of numerous example R-scripts, this is an ideal guide to help graduate students and researchers learn how to conduct and interpret statistical analyses in practice with the R-package Hmsc, providing a fast starting point for applying joint species distribution modelling to their own data.
Reviews / Votes
'The authors provide a perfect blend of ecological and statistical insight into joint species distribution modeling. This book is an excellent resource for any quantitative ecologist or ecological statistician.' Erin M. Schliep, The Quarterly Review of Biology 'This book is an excellent resource for any quantitative ecologist or ecological statistician interested in conducting science-driven analyses with statistical rigor to address pressing questions in community ecology.' Erin M. Schliep, The Quarterly Review of BiologyMore details
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises; 17 Plates, color; 5 Halftones, black and white; 112 Line drawings, black and white
File size
8,58 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-108-59822-4 (9781108598224)
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06/2020
Cambridge University Press
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Content
Part I. Introduction to Community Ecology: Theory and Methods: 1. Historical development of community ecology; 2. Typical data collected by community ecologists; 3. Typical statistical methods applied by community ecologists; 4. An overview of the structure and use of HMSC; Part II. Building a Joint Species Distribution Model Step by Step: 5. Single-species distribution modelling; 6. Joint species distribution modelling: variation in species niches; 7. Joint species distribution modelling: biotic interactions; 8. Bayesian inference in HMSC; 9. Evaluating model fit and selecting among multiple models; Part III. Applications and Perspectives: 10. Linking HMSC back to community assembly processes; 11. Illustration of HMSC analyses: case study of Finnish birds; 12. Conclusions and future directions; Epilogue; Index; References.
