Analysis of sparse animal social networks
Helen K. Mylne, Jackie Abell, Colin M. Beale, Lauren J. N. Brent, Jakob Bro‐Jørgensen, Kate E Evans, Jordan D. A. Hart, Dabwiso Sakala, Twakundine Simpamba, David Youldon, Daniel Wayne Franks
The paper addresses bias in estimating edge weights in sparse animal social networks by introducing zero-inflation into a Bayesian framework, demonstrating improved performance over frequentist methods in elephant data.
bioRxiv · Oct 31, 2024 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition