Description
Book Synopsis
In any study of behavior, one must first choose which species or which behavior to study, how to study it and how to record and analyse the results. This comprehensive step-wise introduction to ethology gives all the answers and more for all those studying behavior, from beginning student to experienced researcher.
Trade Review
'… an outstanding and ambitious volume. It should be on the shelf of everyone who wants to be a serious student of animal behaviour … this handbook will serve for many years to come as the source book for the study of animal behaviour.' Ethology
'… very useful hints and sound advice on methods, data collection and its pitfalls.' John Dover, Journal of Insect Conservation
'To anyone having an interest in insect behaviour, this text will revolutionize their capacity for observation. For those starting out on insect behaviour research projects, the text is an essential reference source.' R. L. H. Dennis, Entomologist's Gazette
Table of Contents
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.
