Table 2 Parameter estimates for comparing relative abundances for specific taxa using generalized linear models with a negative binomial distribution, a log link, and generalized estimating equations with nested random effects
From: Modified PCR protocol to increase sensitivity for determination of bacterial community composition
| Parameter | Estimated relative abundance standard | Estimated relative abundance modified | Pr > || |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streptococcus | 0.261 | 0.266 | 0.853 |
| Prevotella | 0.234 | 0.219 | 0.603 |
| Haemophilus | 0.159 | 0.133 | 0.0858 |
| Fusobacterium | 0.079 | 0.066 | 0.6494 |
| Pseudomonadales | 0.025 | 0.071 | 0.0557 |
| Staphylococcus | 0.042 | 0.050 | 0.5286 |
| Actinobacteria | 0.031 | 0.025 | 0.7982 |
| Enterobacteriaceae | 0.024 | 0.019 | 0.0088 |
| Veillonella | 0.019 | 0.019 | 0.9239 |
| Streptococcaceae | 0.019 | 0.016 | 0.3846 |