Table 2 Estimation methods used in each model tested.

From: Determining the Efficacy of a Hybridizing Agent in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Model

Estimation Technique

Link Function

Gaussian (Normal Approximation)

Restricted Maximum Likelihood

Identity

Poisson

Maximum Likelihood using the Laplace method

Logarithmic

Negative Binomial

Maximum Likelihood using the Laplace method

Logarithmic

Log-transformed with normal approximation (LT)

Restricted Maximum Likelihood

Identity with back-transformation

Square-root-transformed with normal approximation (ST)

Restricted Maximum Likelihood

Identity with back-transformation

Exponential transformation with normal approximation (ET)

Restricted Maximum Likelihood

Identity with back-transformation

Zero-inflated Negative Binomial (ZINB)

Maximum Likelihood using the Laplace method

Logarithmic (Negative binomial process) and logit (inflation probability)

Hurdle Negative Binomial (HNB)

Maximum Likelihood using the Laplace method

Logarithmic (Negative binomial process) and logit (inflation probability)