evolqg (version 0.1-7)

RiemannDist: Matrix Riemann distance

Description

Return distance between two covariance matrices

Usage

RiemannDist(cov.x, cov.y)

Arguments

cov.x

covariance or correlation matrix

cov.y

covariance or correlation matrix

Value

• Riemann distance between cov.x and cov.y

References

Mitteroecker, P., & Bookstein, F. (2009). The ontogenetic trajectory of the phenotypic covariance matrix, with examples from craniofacial shape in rats and humans. Evolution, 63(3), 727-737. doi:10.1111/j.1558-5646.2008.00587.x