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Partial least squares regression as an alternative to current regression methods used in ecology
Article first published online: 15 JAN 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0706.2008.16881.x
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Carrascal, L. M., Galván, I. and Gordo, O. (2009), Partial least squares regression as an alternative to current regression methods used in ecology. Oikos, 118: 681–690. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0706.2008.16881.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 28 APR 2009
- Article first published online: 15 JAN 2009
- Manuscript Accepted 17 November 2008
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