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Comparing SEM To The Univariate Model: Data From Grace and Keeley (2006) Ecological Applications
Comparing SEM To The Univariate Model: Data From Grace and Keeley (2006) Ecological Applications
Comparing SEM To The Univariate Model: Data From Grace and Keeley (2006) Ecological Applications
Univariate Model
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A Graphical View of the Univariate Model
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Initial Univariate Results
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ns
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What are the causal relationships?
Structural Equation Meta-Model (SEMM)
Within-plot
Hetero-
geneity
Landscape
Position
Species
Local Richness
Abiotic
Conditions
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Good time for thought experiments!
Our Structural Equation Model
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SEM Results
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But wait, is the model sufficient?
residuals ambiguous?.
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Try alternative model
covariance between
heterogeneity and
cover is significant.
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And Still More Results
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