Posterior Summarization in Bayesian Phylogenetics Using Tracer 1.7
Andrew Rambaut, Alexei J Drummond, Dong Xie et al. · 2018
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Description
Andrew Rambaut, Alexei Drummond, Dong Xie, and coauthors described Tracer version 1.7 in 2018. Bayesian methods build evolutionary trees by sampling many possible histories. Checking those samples is a key step before any result is believed.
Tracer plots and summarizes the samples so users can see whether the run settled down. It reports uncertainty for dates, rates, and tree traits in clear tables and graphs. Poor mixing shows up fast, which saves wasted trust. Nearly every Bayesian phylogenetics project uses Tracer or a close cousin to vet its runs before publishing by research groups.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Andrew Rambaut, Alexei J Drummond, Dong Xie et al. |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2018 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 14 KB |
| LICENSE | Creative Commons Attribution License |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | PubMed Central |