Measuring Behaviour: An Introductory Guide

Description

Measuring Behaviour has established itself as a standard text. Largely rewritten, updated and reorganised, this third edition is, as before, a guide to the principles and methods of quantitative studies of behaviour, with an emphasis on techniques of observation, recording and analysis. It provides the basic knowledge needed to measure behaviour, doing so in a succinct and easily understood form. The sections on research design and the interpretation and presentation of data have been greatly expanded. Written with brevity and clarity, Measuring Behaviour is, above all, a practical guide book. Aimed primarily at undergraduate and graduate students in biology and psychology who are about to embark upon quantitative studies of animal and human behaviour, this book provides a concise review of methodology that will be of great value to scientists of all disciplines in which behaviour is measured, including biological anthropology, the social sciences and medicine. Review: Informative - As far as textbooks go this one was very enjoyable. (Meaning it didn't feel like walking through mud) It is very easy to understand and full of useful information. Review: Great step by step - Love this book because it gives a good idea on how to set up your research if you have never done to much about it. From what questions to ask to the methods to the types of analysis. I would recommend a paper copy rather than Kindl as I would love to highlight and circle my points more. However, I needed the book for a course, so the paper version would have taken too long to arrive for my class. I am still considering buying the paper version.