Relation of transition probabilities in the Leslie model to those from experimental cumulative distributions

  • Yanan Yu
  • Harvey J. Gold
  • Ronald E. Stinner
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Summary

We explore the relationship between transition probabilities in the Leslie model and those derived from experimental cumulative distributions. The nature of the two kinds of probabilities are discussed, and a formula derived for converting from one to the other. A numerical example is given to illustrate the differences.

Key Words

population dynamics Leslie model development transition probability 
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© Society of Population Ecology 1991

Authors and Affiliations

  • Yanan Yu
    • 1
  • Harvey J. Gold
    • 2
  • Ronald E. Stinner
    • 3
  1. 1.Mathematics DepartmentAlabama State UniversityMontgometryUSA
  2. 2.Biomathematics Program, Department of StatisticsNorth Carolina State UniversityRaleighUSA
  3. 3.Department of Entomology and Biomathematics ProgramNorth Carolina State UniversityRaleighUSA

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