Abstract: Assumptions play a pivotal role in the selection and efficacy of statistical models, as unmet assumptions can lead to flawed conclusions and impact decision-making. In both traditional ...

The purpose of statistical model selection is to identify a parsimonious model, which is a model that is as simple as possible while maintaining good predictive ability over the outcome of interest.

Understanding the mechanics of adaptive evolution requires not only knowing the quantitative genetic bases of the traits of interest but also obtaining accurate measures of the strengths and modes of ...