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This study introduces a novel threshold quantile autoregression (TQAR) model for population dynamics. The TQAR model effectively captures nonlinear patterns in lynx population cycles, revealing variations in period and adjustment speed.

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  • Ecology
  • Mathematical Biology
  • Statistical Modeling

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  • Population dynamics modeling is crucial for understanding ecological systems.
  • Existing models often struggle to capture complex nonlinear behaviors.
  • A flexible approach is needed to characterize population fluctuations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a novel statistical model for population dynamics.
  • To investigate nonlinear dynamics in ecological populations.
  • To apply the model to real-world data, specifically the lynx population.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a reduced form representation for population dynamics.
  • Specification and application of a threshold quantile autoregression (TQAR) model.
  • Empirical analysis using historical lynx population data.

Main Results:

  • The TQAR model demonstrated statistical evidence of varying parameters across quantiles and past population levels.
  • The study rejected simpler autoregressive (AR) and threshold autoregression (TAR) models.
  • Analysis revealed how cycle period and adjustment speed in lynx populations depend on population size and environmental factors.

Conclusions:

  • The TQAR model offers a powerful tool for analyzing complex population dynamics.
  • Nonlinear dynamics and quantile-dependent effects are significant in ecological systems.
  • Understanding these dynamics is key to predicting population cycles and responses to environmental changes.