Summary of ΔQIC* measures (model weights†) associated with generalized estimating equation (GEE) models fit to each of 2 movement-based response variables and 3 wetland characteristics response variables.

*QIC (Pan 2001) is a measure of model performance for general estimating equations; smaller values indicating better fit, and ΔQIC = QIC – min(QIC).†Model weights = , where M = the number of models in the model set.‡Non-disturbed lakes included all lakes >5,000,000 m2 in size, waterfowl refuges, and lakes >100 m from a road with no boat access or house on the lake.Bold values indicate the ‘best fit’ model for each response variable.