Table 2 Summary of the weighted simple random-effects regression models for each of the four moderator variables on fish assemblage density effect size
From: Evaluating the biological effectiveness of fully and partially protected marine areas
All MPA case-studies included | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Moderator variable | N oMPAs | Slope [95% CI] | Q M, p-val |
MPA age (year) | 21 | −0.001 [−0.03 → 0.03] | QM = 0.007, p = 0.94 |
Log10 (size) (km2) | 21 | −0.002 [−0.24 → 0.23] | QM = 0.0004, p = 0.98 |
Log10(census area) (m2) | 19 | −0.005 [−0.31 → 0.30] | QM = 0.001, p = 0.97 |
Min. Distance (km) | 19 | 0.28 [0.18 → 0.37] | QM = 31.59, p < 0.0001 |
Sensitivity analysis; habitat confounded studies excluded | |||
Min. Distance (km) | 15 | −0.23 [−0.65 → 0.19] | QM = 1.17, p = 0.28 |