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What is an ethogram?
What is an ethogram?
- A data sheet used to record behavioral categories
- A written definition (form/structure or consequences) for every category of behavior
- A systematic collection of behavioral data
- both A and B (correct)
What is an important consideration when choosing categories for behavior recording?
What is an important consideration when choosing categories for behavior recording?
- Categories should be dependent on each other.
- Behaviors included in a category should be heterogeneous.
- Categories should be independent of each other. (correct)
- There is no need to consider homogeneity when choosing categories.
What is the purpose of preliminary observations?
What is the purpose of preliminary observations?
- To become familiar with the focal animal
- To practice recording methods
- To become familiar with the behavior of the animal
- All of the above (correct)
What is the sampling rule commonly used for zoo animal studies?
What is the sampling rule commonly used for zoo animal studies?
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How is behavior recorded using instantaneous time sampling?
How is behavior recorded using instantaneous time sampling?
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What does a score NOT obtained from instantaneous time sampling represent?
What does a score NOT obtained from instantaneous time sampling represent?
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What type of data analysis is often used for presenting results?
What type of data analysis is often used for presenting results?
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