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Evaluating goodness-of-fit in comparison of different expressions for length-weight relationship in fishery resources

  • Hai Long Xu
  • , Yong Chen
  • , De Xian Gu
  • , Xiu Ting Qiao
  • Shanghai Ocean University
  • Tianjin Agricultural University
  • Tianjin Fishery Institute

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Abstract

To find out the optimal length-weight relationship expression of fishery species, eight different expressions were used to fit the length-weight relationships in 18 fishery species (nine fish species, two shrimp species, three cephalopoda species, three crab species and one mantis shrimp species), including Linear Regression Function, Body Mass Index, Power Regression Function and Polynomial Function, and the goodness-of-fit of each expressions were compared by adjusted R-square, Residual Standard Deviation(RSD), and Fitting Optimization Index of Curve Regression which is proposed by Zhang. The results turned out that the polynomial equation W = a + b * L3 + c * L2 + d * L showed the best goodness-of-fit, while the linear equation W = a + b * L and BMI equation W = a * L2 showed the worst goodness-of-fit. Combined with prediction curve of regression function, there may be over-fitting in the model of polynomial function. In this research, the expressions W = a + b * Lc was proved to show the best goodness-of-fit in length-weight relationship at given simples or populations, and the constant term ‘a’ as an error may not be zero for samples.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMaterial Science, Civil Engineering and Architecture Science, Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Technology II
EditorsH.W. Liu, G. Wang, G.W. Zhang
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages337-343
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9783038352679
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Event3rd International Conference on Advanced Engineering Materials and Architecture Science, ICAEMAS 2014 - Huhhot, China
Duration: Jul 26 2014Jul 27 2014

Publication series

NameApplied Mechanics and Materials
Volume651-653
ISSN (Print)1660-9336
ISSN (Electronic)1662-7482

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Advanced Engineering Materials and Architecture Science, ICAEMAS 2014
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHuhhot
Period07/26/1407/27/14

Keywords

  • Comparison
  • Goodness-of-fit
  • Length-weight relationship

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