[R-sig-eco] ANOSIM interpretation

[Vitali francesco]

Dear all,

I am using ANOSIM to test differences in groups of microbial 
communities, analysed with T-RFLP. I would like to receive some 
indication on the correct interpretation of the output, especially the 
graphical one.

- Firs of all, what is the meaning of the y-scale in the boxplot? Does 
it represent dissimilarity values?
- Consequently, is it correct to interpret the width and position of the 
boxes as a comparison of the variability of samples in different groups? 
(i.e. a group of samples that exhibit lower values and a narrower box 
has lower variability than a group with higher values and broader box)

Hopefully I was clear enough
Thank for your time,

Francesco
PhD student

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Francesco Vitali
University of Florence - Department of Biology
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