Using strong inference to falsify differential equation models of sugar maple height growth---Rejoinder
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cohort dynamics, Lyapunov exponent, tree questioning, chaotic modelsAbstract
We provide here our response to Zeide (2010) comment (Zeide, B. 2010. Using strong inference to falsify differential equation models of sugar maple height growth---Discussion. MCFNS 2:12-14) on our earlier article of the same title. MCFNS 2(1):15-17.Literaturhinweise
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