Table 2.
Summary of explanatory variables and LRTs used to exclude them from the mixed effect model analyses of juvenile aggression and competitive ability
| Explanatory variable | χ2 | df | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juvenile aggression | |||
| Relative SMR × relative body mass | 0.05 | 1 | 0.82 |
| Relative SMR | 0.05 | 1 | 0.82 |
| Relative body mass | 0.93 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Juvenile age | 1.30 | 1 | 0.25 |
| Juvenile competitive ability | |||
| Relative SMR × relative body mass | 0.02 | 1 | 0.90 |
| Relative SMR | 0.02 | 1 | 0.90 |
| Relative body mass | 0.24 | 1 | 0.63 |
| Juvenile age | 0.004 | 1 | 0.95 |
Maternal maturation age was the only term retained in each model. See text for further details