Bumblebees retrieve only the ordinal ranking of foraging options when comparing memories obtained in distinct settings
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DOI: 10.1101/2022.04.05.487177
Abstract: Are animals’ preferences determined by absolute memories for options (e.g., reward sizes) or by their remembered ranking (better/worse)? The only studies examining this question suggest humans and starlings utilize memories for both absolute and relative… read more here.
Keywords: foraging options; ordinal ranking; bumblebees retrieve; ranking ... See more keywords
How Strong Are Soccer Teams? The "Host Paradox" and Other Counterintuitive Properties of FIFA's Former Ranking System
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DOI: 10.3390/g13020022
Abstract: I investigate the paradoxes associated with the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) point-based ranking of national soccer teams. The ranking has been plagued with paradoxes that incentivize teams to avoid playing friendly matches, i.e.,… read more here.
Keywords: soccer teams; soccer; teams host; ranking ... See more keywords