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The utility of joinpoint regression for estimating population parameters given changes in population structure
Daniel Gillis1, Brandon P M Edwards2
1University of Guelph, School of Computer Science, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON N1G2W1 Canada.
Heliyon
|November 27, 2019
Summary
Joinpoint regression accurately identifies population structure changes in ecological time series data. This method improves ecological risk assessment by providing more precise population parameter estimations.
Area of Science:
- Ecology
- Statistical Modeling
Background:
- Joinpoint regression is widely used for analyzing time series data in fields like public health.
- Its application in ecological risk assessment and management requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utility of joinpoint regression for ecological time series analysis.
- To assess its accuracy in identifying changes in population structure and timing.
- To compare parameter estimates from joinpoint methods with standard surplus production models.
Main Methods:
- Simulations were conducted to test joinpoint regression on ecological time series data.
- Population parameter estimations were compared between joinpoint and surplus production methods.
- The accuracy and variance of joinpoint estimations were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Joinpoint regression accurately identified changes in population structure and the timing of these changes.
- In a 64-year simulation with a true change point at 32 years, the model estimated the joinpoint at 32.31 years.
- Estimation variance decreased as the magnitude of population parameter change increased.
Conclusions:
- Joinpoint regression is a valuable tool for ecological risk assessment, enhancing the understanding of population dynamics.
- It offers more accurate and complete population parameter estimations compared to standard methods alone.
- Recommended for inclusion in ecological risk assessment methodologies.
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