Hi, We are analyzing some data to look for differences in species assemblages between habitats. Some groups (e.g. orthoptera) were not found in all the plots we sampled. So, when preparing our diversity matrix for analysis, should we also include these plots (i.e. ones where no individuals were found)? I think we should since having "zero" individuals in a sampled plot is also data.
I am new to diversity analysis, so will appreciate any thoughts/suggestions. Cheers, Shomen -- Dr. Shomen Mukherjee Post Doctoral Associate School of Biological & Conservation Sciences University of KwaZulu-Natal Westville Campus Room 04-024 Private Bag 54001 Durban 4000 South Africa email:[email protected] Ph(Cell):+27-71-439-0560 Ph (Office): +27-31-260-1642
