Abstract: Assumptions play a pivotal role in the selection and efficacy of statistical models, as unmet assumptions can lead to flawed conclusions and impact decision-making. In both traditional ...

Multivariate statistical inference encompasses methods that evaluate multiple outcomes or parameters jointly, allowing researchers to understand complex interdependencies within data. Permutation ...

It is widely assumed that phenotypic traits can influence rates of speciation and extinction, and several statistical approaches have been used to test for correlations between character states and ...