The likelihood method refers to a statistical approach that helps determine the probability of different outcomes occurring. It involves analyzing observed data to estimate how likely different events are to happen. Full definition
Evaluation of an improved branch - site likelihood method for detecting positive selection at the molecular level. (nielsenlab.org)
A maximum likelihood method for analyzing pseudogene evolution: implications for silent site evolution in humans and rodents. (nielsenlab.org)
Table 2.2 shows linear trends of the annual optimum averages, and twice their standard errors, for the globe and hemispheres using the restricted maximum likelihood method as in Table 2.1 and allowing for the annual uncertainties due to data gaps, urbanisation over land, and bias corrections to SST. (ipcc.ch)