Evaluation of theories and calculation tools in ecology |
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| Authors: | Craig Leohle |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Range Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, U.S.A. |
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| Abstract: | The concept of validation is inappropriate for the evaluation of ecological models. Classification of models into logical, theoretical, and calculation tool (predictive) types provides a sounder basis for choosing an evaluation technique. The dangers of model “tuning” are presented. |
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| Keywords: | Address for correspondence: Dr. Craig Loehle 1141 Carlton Drive Arden Hills Minnesota 55112 U.S.A. |
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