Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
phylogenetic network reconstruction, computer simulations, ancestral relationships
College
Humanities
Department
Biology
Abstract
In my quest to evaluate the efficiency and accuracy of currently used phylogenetic network reconstruction methods, I have learned several valuable lessons applicable to nearly any research endeavor. I have successfully elucidated some of the conditions that affect the accuracy of two popular software programs for intraspecific phylogenetic inference. Below, I will give a brief background, followed by a description of the specific methods that I used in my evaluations. Finally, I will describe and validate the conclusions that I have drawn from my research, and discuss some things that I would have done differently and will do in the future.
Recommended Citation
Woolley, Steven and Crandall, Dr. Keith
(2013)
"Evaluating Network Phylogenetic Reconstruction Methods Using Computer Simulations,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 988.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/988