Measuring Behaviour
An Introductory Guide
2nd Edition
Published on 22. April 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
238 pages
978-0-521-44614-3 (ISBN)
Description
Measuring Behaviour is a guide to the principles and methods of quantitative studies of behaviour, with an emphasis on techniques of direct observation, recording and analysis. In this new edition, all sections have been updated and revised, some have been expanded and others introduced for the first time. Aimed primarily at undergraduate and graduate students in biology and psychology who are about to embark upon behavioural research projects, this book provides a concise review of methodology that will also be of interest to scientists of all disciplines in which behaviour is measured. Written with brevity and clarity, it is intended, above all, as a practical guide book.
Reviews / Votes
'... clear, concise and always eminently sensible.' The Times Higher Education Supplement '... an excellent little book.' British Psychological Society Bulletin '... destined to become a classic.' Trends in Ecology and Evolution 'The second edition can be recommended as a good introduction to the measurement and analysis of behaviour.' Ibis 'The authors are specialists in behaviour science. Animal and human behaviour can be measured in various manners (duration, periodicity, social or individual, evolution, development and so on) but how? This book gives the necessary answers and is designed to furnish a clear basis to students.... It is an excellent guide, comprehensive and precise, and without any superfluous discussions.' Michel CuisinMore details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
3 Tables, unspecified; 28 Line drawings, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 217 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
280 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-44614-3 (9780521446143)
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08/2007
3rd Edition
Cambridge University Press
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Paul Martin | Patrick Bateson
Measuring Behaviour:An Introductory Guide
Book
08/1986
Cambridge University Press
€13.56
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Content
1. Introduction; 2. General issues; 3. Research design; 4. Preliminaries to measurement; 5. Measures of behaviour; 6. Recording methods; 7. The recording medium; 8. The reliability and validity of measures; 9. Analysis and interpretation of data; Appendices; Annotated bibliography; Index.