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Table 1 Correlation analysis and stepwise multiple regression analyses with bite force as the dependent variable and head morphological traits as independent variables. All variables were log10 transformed

From: The relationship between bite force, morphology, and diet in southern African agamids

 

Pearson correlation analysis

Stepwise regression analysis1

r

P

β

P

Bite force

 Head length

0.94

< 0.01

  

 Head width

0.92

< 0.01

  

 Head height

0.84

0.05

  

 Lower jaw length

0.96

< 0.01

0.45

< 0.01

 Jaw out-lever

0.96

< 0.01

0.52

< 0.01

 Snout length

0.90

< 0.01

  

 In-lever for jaw opening

0.54

0.74

  

 In-lever for jaw closing

0.48

0.89

  
  1. r Pearson correlation coefficient, β regression coefficient, P P-value
  2. 1Adjusted R2 (the coefficient of determination) = 0.94