Araujo, Miguel B., Anderson, Robert P., Barbosa, A. Marcia et al. (10 more authors) (2019) Standards for distribution models in biodiversity assessments. Science Advances. eaat4858. ISSN 2375-2548
Abstract
Demand for models in biodiversity assessments is rising, but which models are adequate for the task? We propose a set of best-practice standards and detailed guidelines enabling scoring of studies based on species distribution models for use in biodiversity assessments. We reviewed and scored 400 modeling studies over the past 20 years using the proposed standards and guidelines. We detected low model adequacy overall, but with a marked tendency of improvement over time in model building and, to a lesser degree, in biological data and model evaluation. We argue that implementation of agreed-upon standards for models in biodiversity assessments would promote transparency and repeatability, eventually leading to higher quality of the models and the inferences used in assessments. We encourage broad community participation toward the expansion and ongoing development of the proposed standards and guidelines.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2019 The Authors |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Biology (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 23 Jan 2019 13:00 |
Last Modified: | 23 Nov 2024 00:33 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aat4858 |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1126/sciadv.aat4858 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:141536 |