A systematic review of the statistical scope of restoration ecology of invaded grassland ecosystems

Abstract

Restoration ecology is a rapidly growing field of research. The statistical analyses and experimental designs used in this field have likely also expanded. In this review, the statistical scope of the restoration ecology of invaded grasslands will be investigated. A systematic review was conducted on 103 articles to examine the types of statistical tests used and how they changed over time, if assumptions are tested, and how the number of statistical tests and the experimental design influence both the citation rate of articles and the impact factor of journals where these articles are published. ANOVAs Adding factors in experimental designs should only be done so without compromising sample size as it has been shown to hinder the citation rate and journal impact.