MSCRD models and estimating survivorship

[Miguel]

My understanding is that the robust model is explicitly set up for cases with only two states, the observed state and an unobserved state (temporary emigrants).

The MSCRD example (MS_rdsimple.inp) in the Gentle Introduction’s (15.7.1, p.550) also only includes two states. Does this mean MSCRD, like the Robust models, is limited to two survivorship parameters, observed and unobserved?

I have four states (three habitats plus unobserved) that I would like to estimate separate survivorships (among other parameters) for each of the three habitats?

Your comments are greatly appreciated,
Miguel

[Bill Kendall]

You are correct about the RD model. However, the MSCRD model is generic, and can be set up for any number of states (just like the MS model).

[Miguel]

Great, thank you very much for your reply. Can't wait to give it a go.

Cheers,
Miguel