Testing the allometric scaling laws |
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Authors: | Kaitaniemi Pekka |
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Institution: | Hyyti?l? Forestry Field Station, University of Helsinki, Hyyti?l?ntie 124, FIN-35500 Korkeakoski, Finland. pekka.j.kaitaniemi@helsinki.fi |
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Abstract: | Allometric scaling laws have received increasing attention due to the recent theoretical advancements. However, existing evidence suggests that the scaling relationships may vary a lot without much consistency, which poses a challenge to the applicability of general theories. In this report, I demonstrate that much of the discrepancy may be an artefact caused by the limited use of methods for estimating the parameters in the allometric scaling equations. I suggest alternative procedures that can be utilized to avoid biased interpretations. The comments are largely applicable to any research that involves parameterization of equations. |
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Keywords: | Allometry Model Parameter estimation Regression |
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