Handouts

This page lists and links to the required readings for the term. Readings might change as the term progresses. Refresh the page on your browser to see the latest version.

Dates indicate when the paper is to be discussed, so read beforehand.

Discussion dates and papers

Optional additional reading: Hoenig & Heisey (2001)

February 6

Kelly and Price: Correcting for regression to the mean

Optional additional readings: Forstmeier 2011 and Schluter 1992 on a brain size fallacy.

February 13

Murtaugh: Simplicity in data analysis

February 27

Verhoeven et al: Controlling false discovery rate

March 5

Whittingham et al: Why do we still use stepwise regression?

Optional additional reading: Mundry & Nunn: more on stepwise regression

March 12

Cohen: The earth is round (p < 0.05)

March 19

Dochtermann & Jenkins: Working with multiple hypotheses

Optional additional reading: Betini et al: why are we not testing multiple hypotheses

March 26

Palmer: Publication bias in fluctuating asymmetry

April 2

Maynard et al: Multidimensional trait relationships.

April 9

Jetz et al: Phylogenetic distinctness and conservation