Deon Roos
@deonroos.bsky.social
Lecturer in stats at Abdn Uni - https://deonroos.github.io/
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BioSS researcher Dr Ana Couto worked with a team of international scientists who tracked over 100 marine species of large vertebrates to identify the most critical locations for conservation in the global ocean. 🌍🌊
Read more here: www.bioss.ac.uk/case-studies...
#conservation #marinebiology
Read more here: www.bioss.ac.uk/case-studies...
#conservation #marinebiology
Global tracking of marine megafauna space use reveals how to achieve conservation targets
The recent Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) sets ambitious goals to protect, conserve, and manage at least 30% of the world's oceans in an effort to halt the loss of important mari...
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August 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
BioSS researcher Dr Ana Couto worked with a team of international scientists who tracked over 100 marine species of large vertebrates to identify the most critical locations for conservation in the global ocean. 🌍🌊
Read more here: www.bioss.ac.uk/case-studies...
#conservation #marinebiology
Read more here: www.bioss.ac.uk/case-studies...
#conservation #marinebiology
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Posterior predictive checking of binary, categorical and many ordinal models with bar graphs is useless. Even the simplest models without covariates usually have such intercept terms that category specific probabilities are learned perfectly. Can you guess which model, 1 or 2, is misspecifed? 1/4
August 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Posterior predictive checking of binary, categorical and many ordinal models with bar graphs is useless. Even the simplest models without covariates usually have such intercept terms that category specific probabilities are learned perfectly. Can you guess which model, 1 or 2, is misspecifed? 1/4
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📝 Are you using multispecies occupancy models to investigate interactions in species occupancy (i.e. co-occurrence)? 🦁🦓
Check out our new paper for advice on the number of sites you need to reliably detect interactions under different scenarios ⬇️
Check out our new paper for advice on the number of sites you need to reliably detect interactions under different scenarios ⬇️
Sample size considerations for species co‐occurrence models
Multispecies occupancy models are widely applied to infer interactions in the occurrence of different species, but convergence and estimation issues under realistic sample sizes are common. We conduc...
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August 8, 2025 at 10:12 AM
📝 Are you using multispecies occupancy models to investigate interactions in species occupancy (i.e. co-occurrence)? 🦁🦓
Check out our new paper for advice on the number of sites you need to reliably detect interactions under different scenarios ⬇️
Check out our new paper for advice on the number of sites you need to reliably detect interactions under different scenarios ⬇️
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Fantastic new paper by @reeserichardson.bsky.social et al.
An enormous amount of work showing the extent of coordinated scientific fraud and involvement of some editors.
The number of fraudulent publications grows at a rate far outpacing that of legitimate science.
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
An enormous amount of work showing the extent of coordinated scientific fraud and involvement of some editors.
The number of fraudulent publications grows at a rate far outpacing that of legitimate science.
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
August 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Fantastic new paper by @reeserichardson.bsky.social et al.
An enormous amount of work showing the extent of coordinated scientific fraud and involvement of some editors.
The number of fraudulent publications grows at a rate far outpacing that of legitimate science.
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
An enormous amount of work showing the extent of coordinated scientific fraud and involvement of some editors.
The number of fraudulent publications grows at a rate far outpacing that of legitimate science.
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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This should be a lot of fun! Help us find out if BES journal data and code sharing policies are actually working, with a little side bonus quest about data equity 🤓
We are doing a Hackathon! 💻 Together with senior editor @nhcooper123.bsky.social , we'll be discussing and testing a protocol to check whether published data/code is actually reproducible... (1/2)
July 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This should be a lot of fun! Help us find out if BES journal data and code sharing policies are actually working, with a little side bonus quest about data equity 🤓
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Seeking Data Editors!
Are you an ecologist or environmental scientist with a keen interest in open research? We're looking for Data Editors to work with our journals & implement our Open Research Policy. Honorarium provided!
🚨Applications due 7/18🚨
Learn more: shorturl.at/3qzIu
Are you an ecologist or environmental scientist with a keen interest in open research? We're looking for Data Editors to work with our journals & implement our Open Research Policy. Honorarium provided!
🚨Applications due 7/18🚨
Learn more: shorturl.at/3qzIu
July 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Seeking Data Editors!
Are you an ecologist or environmental scientist with a keen interest in open research? We're looking for Data Editors to work with our journals & implement our Open Research Policy. Honorarium provided!
🚨Applications due 7/18🚨
Learn more: shorturl.at/3qzIu
Are you an ecologist or environmental scientist with a keen interest in open research? We're looking for Data Editors to work with our journals & implement our Open Research Policy. Honorarium provided!
🚨Applications due 7/18🚨
Learn more: shorturl.at/3qzIu
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Bivariate turning angle and step length kernels for step selection functions
📖Published📖
Check out our new research article by Gullien at al 👉 Flexible movement kernel estimation in habitat selection analyses with generalized additive models
buff.ly/sgDXktb
Check out our new research article by Gullien at al 👉 Flexible movement kernel estimation in habitat selection analyses with generalized additive models
buff.ly/sgDXktb
July 7, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Bivariate turning angle and step length kernels for step selection functions
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📆Deadline extended📆
If you're looking for an exciting #PhD opportunity in #Mathematics, #Statistics, and #AnimalHealth, you have two more weeks to apply! ✍️
Deadline: 14th July
#FindaPhD #PhDChat @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @roslininstitute.bsky.social
If you're looking for an exciting #PhD opportunity in #Mathematics, #Statistics, and #AnimalHealth, you have two more weeks to apply! ✍️
Deadline: 14th July
#FindaPhD #PhDChat @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @roslininstitute.bsky.social
🚨PhD studentship opportunity!🚨
We are looking for a PhD student to develop research in computational statistics and modelling to enhance salmon health and robustness. 🐟
📆Deadline: 30th June 2025
Find out more:
www.bioss.ac.uk/vacancies/ph...
#PhD #FindAPhD #Statistics #Mathematics #AnimalHealth
We are looking for a PhD student to develop research in computational statistics and modelling to enhance salmon health and robustness. 🐟
📆Deadline: 30th June 2025
Find out more:
www.bioss.ac.uk/vacancies/ph...
#PhD #FindAPhD #Statistics #Mathematics #AnimalHealth
PhD studentship in computational statistics and modelling to enhance salmon health and robustness
Deadline: 30th June 2025
www.bioss.ac.uk
June 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
📆Deadline extended📆
If you're looking for an exciting #PhD opportunity in #Mathematics, #Statistics, and #AnimalHealth, you have two more weeks to apply! ✍️
Deadline: 14th July
#FindaPhD #PhDChat @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @roslininstitute.bsky.social
If you're looking for an exciting #PhD opportunity in #Mathematics, #Statistics, and #AnimalHealth, you have two more weeks to apply! ✍️
Deadline: 14th July
#FindaPhD #PhDChat @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @roslininstitute.bsky.social
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Ecologists’ endless quest for automatic inference
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Ecologists’ endless quest for automatic inference | Statistical Modeling, Causal Inference, and Social Science
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May 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Ecologists’ endless quest for automatic inference
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statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu/2025/05/28/e...
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I am currently writing up something on spurious correlation and noticed that Tyler Vigen's spurious correlations now come with an #AI generated explanation:
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tylervigen.com/spurious/cor...
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tylervigen.com/spurious/cor...
May 12, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I am currently writing up something on spurious correlation and noticed that Tyler Vigen's spurious correlations now come with an #AI generated explanation:
👌
tylervigen.com/spurious/cor...
👌
tylervigen.com/spurious/cor...
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A few months until the end of my postdoc contract. Norway has defunded a good part of the academic system, so opportunities are limited. I will try to apply for my own funding, but pending potential failure, if someone has a job opportunity that might suit me I would be happy to have a chat!
May 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM
A few months until the end of my postdoc contract. Norway has defunded a good part of the academic system, so opportunities are limited. I will try to apply for my own funding, but pending potential failure, if someone has a job opportunity that might suit me I would be happy to have a chat!
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A new journal just for publishing reanalyses of published empirical research findings
statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu/2025/04/16/a...
statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu/2025/04/16/a...
A new journal just for publishing reanalyses of published empirical research findings | Statistical Modeling, Causal Inference, and Social Science
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April 17, 2025 at 1:24 AM
A new journal just for publishing reanalyses of published empirical research findings
statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu/2025/04/16/a...
statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu/2025/04/16/a...
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There's just over a week left to apply for these two(!) Ecological Statistician vacancies in our Offshore Renewables group- don't miss your chance to apply! 📆
#StatisticalEcology #OffshoreRenewables #Statistics #DataScience #Seabirds #MarineMammals #Vacancy #Job
#StatisticalEcology #OffshoreRenewables #Statistics #DataScience #Seabirds #MarineMammals #Vacancy #Job
🚨NEW VACANCIES!🚨
Our Offshore Renewables group are seeking TWO ecological statisticians to join the growing team.
Both are permanent roles- more info: www.bioss.ac.uk/vacancies/ec...
📆Deadline: 27th Mar 2025
#StatisticalEcology #OffshoreRenewables #Statistics #DataScience #Seabirds #MarineMammals
Our Offshore Renewables group are seeking TWO ecological statisticians to join the growing team.
Both are permanent roles- more info: www.bioss.ac.uk/vacancies/ec...
📆Deadline: 27th Mar 2025
#StatisticalEcology #OffshoreRenewables #Statistics #DataScience #Seabirds #MarineMammals
March 18, 2025 at 8:14 AM
There's just over a week left to apply for these two(!) Ecological Statistician vacancies in our Offshore Renewables group- don't miss your chance to apply! 📆
#StatisticalEcology #OffshoreRenewables #Statistics #DataScience #Seabirds #MarineMammals #Vacancy #Job
#StatisticalEcology #OffshoreRenewables #Statistics #DataScience #Seabirds #MarineMammals #Vacancy #Job
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📣We are recruiting two(!) Ecological Statisticians to join our Offshore Renewables Group at @bioss.bsky.social.
If you have an interest in developing and applying statistical methods to ecological data, do check out the advert below. Please share with anyone who may be interested! 🙏
If you have an interest in developing and applying statistical methods to ecological data, do check out the advert below. Please share with anyone who may be interested! 🙏
🚨NEW VACANCIES!🚨
Our Offshore Renewables group are seeking TWO ecological statisticians to join the growing team.
Both are permanent roles- more info: www.bioss.ac.uk/vacancies/ec...
📆Deadline: 27th Mar 2025
#StatisticalEcology #OffshoreRenewables #Statistics #DataScience #Seabirds #MarineMammals
Our Offshore Renewables group are seeking TWO ecological statisticians to join the growing team.
Both are permanent roles- more info: www.bioss.ac.uk/vacancies/ec...
📆Deadline: 27th Mar 2025
#StatisticalEcology #OffshoreRenewables #Statistics #DataScience #Seabirds #MarineMammals
February 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
📣We are recruiting two(!) Ecological Statisticians to join our Offshore Renewables Group at @bioss.bsky.social.
If you have an interest in developing and applying statistical methods to ecological data, do check out the advert below. Please share with anyone who may be interested! 🙏
If you have an interest in developing and applying statistical methods to ecological data, do check out the advert below. Please share with anyone who may be interested! 🙏
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Clinical Researchers:
I am here to warn you about a meteor hurling towards us.
That meteor represents increasing scrutiny of clinical research; and in particular how we approach data collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting.
Prepare now, or face the consequences.
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I am here to warn you about a meteor hurling towards us.
That meteor represents increasing scrutiny of clinical research; and in particular how we approach data collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting.
Prepare now, or face the consequences.
1/
October 24, 2024 at 7:49 AM
Clinical Researchers:
I am here to warn you about a meteor hurling towards us.
That meteor represents increasing scrutiny of clinical research; and in particular how we approach data collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting.
Prepare now, or face the consequences.
1/
I am here to warn you about a meteor hurling towards us.
That meteor represents increasing scrutiny of clinical research; and in particular how we approach data collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting.
Prepare now, or face the consequences.
1/
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I've posted a new video on YouTube that gives a brief overview of the new conditional_values() function in my gratia #RStats 📦
I plan to do more of these videos over the next few weeks & months. Make sure you're subscribed if you want to be notified as they get posted.
youtu.be/iKG0aHWpTAo
I plan to do more of these videos over the next few weeks & months. Make sure you're subscribed if you want to be notified as they get posted.
youtu.be/iKG0aHWpTAo
Visualizing generalized additive models in R using gratia and conditional_values()
YouTube video by Bottom of the Heap
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January 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I've posted a new video on YouTube that gives a brief overview of the new conditional_values() function in my gratia #RStats 📦
I plan to do more of these videos over the next few weeks & months. Make sure you're subscribed if you want to be notified as they get posted.
youtu.be/iKG0aHWpTAo
I plan to do more of these videos over the next few weeks & months. Make sure you're subscribed if you want to be notified as they get posted.
youtu.be/iKG0aHWpTAo
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Now accepting applicants for 25-26 intake of our #StatisticalEcology MSc: bit.ly/3ooHNyc. A unique opportunity to develop skills at the interface of #statistics and #ecology (some partial scholarships available too). Please help me share!
January 29, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Now accepting applicants for 25-26 intake of our #StatisticalEcology MSc: bit.ly/3ooHNyc. A unique opportunity to develop skills at the interface of #statistics and #ecology (some partial scholarships available too). Please help me share!
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PhD alert! Come work with me, @deonroos.bsky.social and Lorraine Scott to develop & apply geoprofiling to identify breeding sites for mobile species of conservation importance, using citizen-science data & field surveys in a #trait based approach. Deadline 19 Feb!
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www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
January 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
PhD alert! Come work with me, @deonroos.bsky.social and Lorraine Scott to develop & apply geoprofiling to identify breeding sites for mobile species of conservation importance, using citizen-science data & field surveys in a #trait based approach. Deadline 19 Feb!
🌍
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
🌍
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Here are the titles and links to the 10 fully #netgain PhD projects. Follow along for more exciting opportunities in 2025. 1/12
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December 31, 2024 at 9:28 AM
Here are the titles and links to the 10 fully #netgain PhD projects. Follow along for more exciting opportunities in 2025. 1/12
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Funded PhD on using sighting data to identify breeding sites for predators and pollinators with a cool approach (geoprofiling) soon available with me and @deonroos.bsky.social, Lorraine Scott and @lambin-ecology.bsky.social, spread the word!
December 20, 2024 at 7:37 AM
Funded PhD on using sighting data to identify breeding sites for predators and pollinators with a cool approach (geoprofiling) soon available with me and @deonroos.bsky.social, Lorraine Scott and @lambin-ecology.bsky.social, spread the word!
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I disagree with perplexity.ai CEO Aravind Srinivas about the importance of sourcing in search results, but boy does he have Google's number here. Search for something they can't sell, you get an AI summary. Something they can, you don't. Try it yourself.
From: www.fastcompany.com/91125423/per...
From: www.fastcompany.com/91125423/per...
![“I’m pretty sure that if you type something like ‘shoes’ or ‘handbags,’ you’re going to get the Shopping UI with hundreds of ads screaming at you to buy [their product],” he said. “So there’s no incentive to . . . give you an aggregated summary with exactly what people are saying about different shoes so you know exactly what you [should] buy.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:tbqqvyv6pjjww44glrmycaxl/bafkreibtlnzatvlqphjrlzipjxed7cy6q32shdmjt366unno6wkhcpkcse@jpeg)
December 18, 2024 at 6:05 AM
I disagree with perplexity.ai CEO Aravind Srinivas about the importance of sourcing in search results, but boy does he have Google's number here. Search for something they can't sell, you get an AI summary. Something they can, you don't. Try it yourself.
From: www.fastcompany.com/91125423/per...
From: www.fastcompany.com/91125423/per...
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We are inviting applications for this cool PhD project (really keen to support people from underrepresented backgrounds!)
iapetus2.ac.uk/studentships...
iapetus2.ac.uk/studentships...
November 20, 2024 at 6:21 PM
We are inviting applications for this cool PhD project (really keen to support people from underrepresented backgrounds!)
iapetus2.ac.uk/studentships...
iapetus2.ac.uk/studentships...
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Have you ever thought to yourself… how can I make my #rstats plot UGLIER? Well, look no further, cuz it’s good plot-bad plot time! My students made plots that will make you want to laugh, cry, and throw your computer out the window. Which one do you think is the worst? 🧵🧪
November 11, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Have you ever thought to yourself… how can I make my #rstats plot UGLIER? Well, look no further, cuz it’s good plot-bad plot time! My students made plots that will make you want to laugh, cry, and throw your computer out the window. Which one do you think is the worst? 🧵🧪