TABLE 1A.
Comparison of predictors of nest depredation probability, in the first stage of model selection.
| Predictors of nest depredation | Predictors of nest flooding | Negative log likelihood | ΔAICc a | Weight | K b |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude + nest age | Intercept-only | 1,508.76 | 0 | 0.71 | 4 |
| Latitude + serial date + nest age | Intercept-only | 1,508.63 | 1.75 | 0.29 | 5 |
| Nest age | Intercept-only | 1,522.44 | 25.39 | 0 | 3 |
| Serial date + nest age | Intercept-only | 1,521.69 | 25.88 | 0 | 4 |
| Latitude + serial date | Intercept-only | 1,531.05 | 44.93 | 0 | 4 |
| Latitude | Intercept-only | 1,533.17 | 47.25 | 0 | 3 |
| Intercept-only | Intercept-only | 1,548.19 | 75.39 | 0 | 2 |
| Serial date | Intercept-only | 1,548.11 | 77.22 | 0 | 3 |
a
The AICc value of the top model was 3,025.52.
b
K = number of estimated parameters.