Statistical Models: Linking Data to Theory - Class 1

Explore a comprehensive lecture on statistical models in quantitative ecology, focusing on linking data to theory. Delve into the fundamentals of logistic growth, ecological studies, and logistic models. Examine theoretical assumptions, carrying capacity, and statistical models, including noise and outliers. Learn about the first statistical model, syntax, model fitting, and probabilistic models. Gain insights from experts in the field during this in-depth session from the Serrapilheira/ICTP-SAIFR Training Program in Quantitative Ecology.

Introduction
Welcome
Team
Whats the statistical model
Logistic growth
Ecological study
Logistic model
Questions
Question
Theoretical assumptions
Carrying capacity
Statistical models
Noise
Outliers
First statistical model
Syntax
Model fitting
probabilistic models