Goodness-of-fit tests for open capture-recapture models
January 1, 1985
General goodness-of-fit tests for the Jolly-Seber model are proposed. These tests are based on conditional arguments using minimal sufficient statistics. The tests are shown to be of simple hypergeometric form so that a series of independent contingency table chi-square tests can be performed. The relationship of these tests to other proposed tests is discussed. This is followed by a simulation study of the power of the tests to detect departures from the assumptions of the Jolly-Seber model. Some meadow vole capture-recapture data are used to illustrate the testing procedure which has been implemented in a computer program available from the authors.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1985 |
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Title | Goodness-of-fit tests for open capture-recapture models |
DOI | 10.2307/2530865 |
Authors | K. H. Pollock, J. E. Hines, J. D. Nichols |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Biometrics |
Index ID | 5222012 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |