[R-sig-eco] Queries on regression analysis

[Roman Luštrik]

The assumption of linear regression is that residuals follow a normal
distribution. Fit a GLM and check the diagnostics plot.

Cheers,
Roman

On Thu, Aug 8, 2019 at 1:16 PM Chitra Baniya <cbbaniya using gmail.com> wrote:

> We have the data of "gall_diameter" and "elevations". Our objective is to
> see how does gall diameter vary along the elevation gradient. In our case
> the elevation gradient refers to the range between 1500 to 2500 m asl with
> data collected in every 250 m interval.
> Our data did not follow normal distribution. Gall_diameter is a continuous
> dependent variable. Can we apply "glm" to see the relationship between
> gall-diameter and elevation in our case?
> How can we decide the distribution in our data and its family?
> Thank you all in advance for your help.
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