Understanding Animal Behaviour: What to Measure and Why

Overview:
A methods-oriented book explaining how to design behavioral studies and select meaningful measures. It discusses sampling and recording rules, ethograms and the validity of behavioral indicators. The rationale for choosing particular measures in welfare and ethological research is examined. It supports rigorous behavioral observation in research and applied settings.

Key Topics Covered:

• Constructing ethograms
• Sampling and recording methods
• Reliability and validity of measures
• Behavioral indicators of welfare
• Experimental design in behavior studies

Target Audience:
Animal Behavior Researchers, Animal Welfare Scientists, Graduate Students