Table 1.
Predictions, state transitions, and interpretation for our hypothesis that white-tailed deer would temporally segregate use of supplemental feed sites based on competitive status
| Prediction | State transitions | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| 1a | 1–2 = 1–3 = 1–4 | No temporal segregation |
| 2 | 2–3 = 2–1 3–2 = 3–1 | No temporal segregation |
If we observed that state transitions were equal, we interpreted the results to indicate that there was no temporal segregation.
a
State 1 = no deer present; State 2 = subordinate present; State 3 = dominant present; State 4 = subordinate and dominant present.