When should Mayfield model data be discarded?

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Abstract

Much confusion exists over the proper way to handle nest-fate data collected after the fledge date when using the Mayfield method. I provide a simple numerical example showing how use of these data can bias estimates of daily survival probability, and present a likelihood function demonstrating that nest-fate data collected after the fledge date do not contribute any information for parameter estimation, except in a seldom-realized special case. Consequently, it is recommended that under the Mayfield model, nest-fate data collected after the fledge date be discarded.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title When should Mayfield model data be discarded?
Series title The Wilson Bulletin
DOI 10.1676/04-042
Volume 116
Issue 3
Year Published 2004
Language English
Publisher The Wilson Ornithological Society
Contributing office(s) Fort Collins Science Center
Description 3 p.
First page 267
Last page 269
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