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.
