AI Article Synopsis
- The text discusses features of Bayesian methods used in phylogenetic analysis, highlighting the differences between Clade-Bayes and Topology-Bayes.
- It presents an empirical example to illustrate these distinctions.
- It identifies three main problems with Clade-based Bayesian methods—exaggerated clade support, biased priors, and difficulty in hypothesis testing—arguing that Topology-based methods avoid these issues.
Article Abstract
Several features of currently used Bayesian methods in phylogenetic analysis are discussed. The distinction between Clade-Bayes and Topology-Bayes is presented and illustrated with an empirical example. Three problems with Bayesian phylogenetic methods--exaggerated clade support, inconsistently biased priors, and the impossibility of hypothesis testing of cladograms--are shown to be the result of using a Clade-based Bayesian approach. Topology-based Bayesian methods do not share these shortcomings.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msm274 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
phylogenetic analysis
8
bayesian methods
8
topology-bayes versus
4
versus clade-bayes
4
clade-bayes phylogenetic
4
analysis features
4
features currently
4
bayesian
4
currently bayesian
4
methods phylogenetic
4
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!