Maximum likelihood estimation for occupancy models - what is it, and some tips for getting it right!

One way of estimating the parameters of an occupancy model, or for many other statistical techniques, is maximum likelihood estimation. In this video Darryl provides a brief explanation of how maximum likelihood estimation works, some issues that practitioners should be aware of, and some practical tips to try when using it!


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