Hi class –

Be sure to read the protocol that appears on page 90 for gls models, as Zuur uses it for mixed effect models in general.  A shorter version of it is in chapter 5 (bottom of p. 121).

Tomorrow we’ll start on Chapter 5 – Mixed Effects Models.  The main script I’ll be following is Chapter5_jtf.r .  I’ll also spend a little time simulating the M.lm and M2.lm models for the owls in the simulation script – Chapter5_Simulation.r .  This is the key chapter in the whole book, so be sure to ask questions if you don’t understand something.

Jack