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Correlations in Compositional Data without Log Transformations
This article proposes a method for determining the p-value of correlations in compositional data, i.e., those data that arise as a result of dividing original values by their sum.
Yury V. Monich, Yury D. Nechipurenko
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Inferring single- and multi-species distributional aggregation using quadrat sampling
Ecologists often employ cost-effective strategies such as quadrat sampling for field-based biodiversity assessments. While the negative binomial distribution (NBD) is widely used to characterize quadrat sampling-derived biodiversity data in single ...
Ziyan Liao +3 more
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Rural livelihood diversification and income inequality in local government area Akinyele, Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria [PDF]
The pattern of income distribution has been a major concern in the developing world. This is because high levels of income inequality are likely to create a hostile atmosphere for economic growth and development.
Adepoju Abimbola O., Oyewole Olaniyi O.
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Background Malaria control using long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying of insecticide (IRS) has been associated with reduced transmission throughout Africa.
Simon P. Kigozi +16 more
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Burden and predictors of Staphylococcus aureus and S. pseudintermedius infections among dogs presented at an academic veterinary hospital in South Africa (2007–2012) [PDF]
Background Staphylococci are commensals of the mucosal surface and skin of humans and animals, but have been implicated in infections such as otitis externa, pyoderma, urinary tract infections and post-surgical complications.
Daniel N. Qekwana +3 more
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Single-cell RNA sequencing technologies have enabled us to study tissue heterogeneity at cellular resolution. Fast-developing sequencing platforms like droplet-based sequencing make it feasible to parallel process thousands of single cells effectively ...
Liang Chen +4 more
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Statistical analysis is crucial for research and the choice of analytical technique should take into account the specific distribution of data. Although the data obtained from health, educational, and social sciences research are often not normally ...
Roser Bono +5 more
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Multivariate Hierarchical Frameworks for Modelling Delayed Reporting in Count Data [PDF]
In many fields and applications count data can be subject to delayed reporting. This is where the total count, such as the number of disease cases contracted in a given week, may not be immediately available, instead arriving in parts over time.
Dobson A., Gelman A., R Core Team
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A multinomial quadrivariate D-vine copula mixed model for meta-analysis of diagnostic studies in the presence of non-evaluable subjects [PDF]
Diagnostic test accuracy studies observe the result of a gold standard procedure that defines the presence or absence of a disease and the result of a diagnostic test.
Aristidis K Nikoloulopoulos +4 more
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