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Lehner, Philip N., 1940-

Handbook of ethological methods / Philip N. Lehner. - 2nd edition - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1996. - xix, 672 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.


CONTENT

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

Includes bibliographical references (p. [617]-663) and index.

ISBN: 0521554055 (hardback) 9780521637503

LCCN: 95042166

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Animal behavior--Methodology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Dewey Class. No.: 591.5 / LEH