Concepts
8 concepts
factorial experiment
Experimental design testing multiple factors simultaneously in all combinations
morphotype classification
Grouping of individuals based on body shape rather than species-level identification due to field identification constraints
variance partitioning
Method for quantifying the proportion of overall variance explained by different factors or pathways using R² calculations
multicollinearity
Statistical phenomenon where predictor variables are correlated, potentially masking individual effects in regression analysis
F-score
Harmonic mean of precision and recall used to evaluate classification model performance
non-invasive sampling
Sampling methods that do not require capturing or handling animals, such as hair tube traps that collect hair samples
pitfall trapping
Sampling method using buried containers with killing solution to capture ground-dwelling invertebrates
predator exclusion
Experimental technique to prevent predator access while maintaining other ecological interactions
