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Generalized linear mixed models with censored covariates

Creator:

Giovanini, John

Abstract:

This dissertation is about statistical methods for data analysis using generalized linear mixed models (GLMMs) with censored covariates. Special attention in given to the particular problem of inference about age-specific reproductive success in wild animal populations using some animals with known ages and some animals with ages only known to...

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Dissertation

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, Dr. Cliff Pereira, and Dr. Bruce McGough for serving on my committee. I am grateful for Pete
The influence of biophysical feedbacks and species interactions on grass invasions and coastal dune morphology in the Pacific Northwest, USA

Creator:

Zarnetske, Phoebe Lehmann

Abstract:

Biological invasions provide a unique opportunity to study the mechanisms that regulate community composition and ecosystem function. Invasive species that are also ecosystem engineers can substantially alter physical features in an environment, and this can lead to cascading effects on the biological community. Aquatic-terrestrial interface ecosystems are excellent systems to...

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Dissertation

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Bruce Menge and Jane Lubchenco helped me improve my research and became close colleagues and friends