Seven rules for simulations in paleobiology
Barido-Sottani J, Saupe EE, Smiley TM, Soul LC, Wright AM, Warnock R (2020)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2020
Journal
Book Volume: 46
Pages Range: 435-444
Journal Issue: 4
DOI: 10.1017/pab.2020.30
Abstract
Simulations are playing an increasingly important role in paleobiology. When designing a simulation study, many decisions have to be made and common challenges will be encountered along the way. Here, we outline seven rules for executing a good simulation study. We cover topics including the choice of study question, the empirical data used as a basis for the study, statistical and methodological concerns, how to validate the study, and how to ensure it can be reproduced and extended by others. We hope that these rules and the accompanying examples will guide paleobiologists when using simulation tools to address fundamental questions about the evolution of life.
Authors with CRIS profile
Involved external institutions
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU)
United States (USA) (US)
University of Oxford
United Kingdom (GB)
Indiana University
United States (USA) (US)
Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History NMNH
United States (USA) (US)
Southeastern Louisiana University
United States (USA) (US)
United States (USA) (US)
University of Oxford
United Kingdom (GB)
Indiana University
United States (USA) (US)
Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History NMNH
United States (USA) (US)
Southeastern Louisiana University
United States (USA) (US)
How to cite
APA:
Barido-Sottani, J., Saupe, E.E., Smiley, T.M., Soul, L.C., Wright, A.M., & Warnock, R. (2020). Seven rules for simulations in paleobiology. Paleobiology, 46(4), 435-444. https://doi.org/10.1017/pab.2020.30
MLA:
Barido-Sottani, Joëlle, et al. "Seven rules for simulations in paleobiology." Paleobiology 46.4 (2020): 435-444.
BibTeX: Download