Handbook of ethological methods
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TL;DR
This book discusses a conceptual model of animal behavior and its application to statistical methods, as well as guidelines for the use of animals in research and the interpretation of results.
Abstract
Preface 1. Introduction Part I. Getting Started: 2. A conceptual model of animal behavior 3. Choice of subject 4. Reconnaissance observation 5. Delineation of research 6. Design of research 7. Experimental research Part II. Collecting the Data: 8. Data collection methods 9. Data collection equipment 10. Selected examples of data collection and description Part III. Analysing the Results: 11. Introduction to statistical methods 12. Selecting a statistical test 13. Parametric statistical tests 14. Nonparametric statistical tests 15. Rates of behavior and analysis of sequences 16. Statistical analyses for spatial orientation, time and spatial patterns 17. Presentation and interpretation of results Bibliography Appendices: A. Statistical figures and tables B. Microcomputers: an overview for ethologists by James Ha C. Guidelines for the use of animals in research D. Ethics in animal behavior research Index.