Analysis of dominance hierarchies using generalized mixed models

This master’s thesis investigates how well a generalized mixed model fits different dominance data sets. The data sets mainly represent disputes between individuals in a closed group, and the model to be used is an adjusted, intransitive extension of the Bradley-Terry model. Two approaches of model...

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Main Author: Kristiansen, Thomas
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet, Institutt for fysikk 2011
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Online Access:http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:no:ntnu:diva-13335