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Methods for Animal Behavior Research DVD

by David Powell

May 14, 2009

Hello, I wanted to make you all aware of a new DVD we've just produced here at the Bronx Zoo called "Methods for Animal Behavior Research". It is designed to be the definitive tutorial in behavioral research. Over six chapters, the viewer is taken through all of the steps of the scientific process - from conducting literature searchings to considerations for data analysis - as they pertain to behavioral research. Chapters also cover developing research questions and hypotheses, developing ethograms (behavior lists and definitions), experimental design, and observational data collection methods. Two example research projects are developed and conducted over the course of the DVD. There are supplementary materials in PDF files on the DVD as well. The chapter on behavioral data collection methods provides opportunities for students to learn each method by collecting data from video and getting feedback on their data. The DVD is a collaborative project of the Behavior Advisory Group of the...See More

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sleuth to David Powell Sir, I just want to say that the concept of your research pertaining to (animal behavior) was extra-ordinary, and result itself was conspicuously outstanding.. Although I am not a Zoology Major, I believed you have accomplished something for the present and future students to value and cherish. I applaud your hard work and dedication.. God Bless.. ...See MoreSir, I just want to say that the concept of your research pertaining to (animal behavior) was extra-ordinary, and result itself was conspicuously outstanding.. Although I am not a Zoology Major, I believed you have accomplished something for the present and future students to value and cherish. I applaud your hard work and dedication.. God Bless..

On 5/14/09, David Powell wrote: > Hello, > I wanted to make you all aware of a new DVD we've just > produced here at the Bronx Zoo called "Methods for Animal > Behavior Research". It is designed to be the definitive > tutorial in behavioral research. Over six chapters, the > viewer is taken through all of the steps of the scientific > process - from conducting literature searchings to > considerations for data analysis - as they pertain to > behavioral research. Chapters also cover developing > research questions and hypotheses, developing ethograms > (behavior lists and definitions), experimental design, and > observational data collection methods. Two example > research projects are developed and conducted over the > course of the DVD. There are supplementary materials in > PDF files on the DVD as well. The chapter on behavioral > data collection methods provides opportunities for > students to learn each method by collecting data from > video and getting feedback on their data. > The DVD is a collaborative project of the Behavior > Advisory Group of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. > While it is generally written at the undergraduate level, > several chapters can certainly be used by high school > students, and maybe even some middle school students. Most > chapters are 15-30 minutes in length; the entire program > is just under 3 hours in duration. > The DVD is available from me at the Bronx Zoo for $5 per > copy (basically just the cost of DVD production and > shipping). > > Any advice you have on getting the word out about the DVD > would be greatly appreciated. Contact me if you have any > questions. Thanks! > > David Powell, Bronx Zoo

May 16, 2009

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MPB I did my master's research on the sociosexual behavior of hamadryas baboons at the St. Louis Zoo and watched a Research Methods VHS put out by the Minnesota Zoo (Research Methods for Studying Animal Behavior in a Zoo Setting) . Now as an Instructor, I am desperately looking for an updated Research Methods DVD with accompanying data sheets for behav...See MoreI did my master's research on the sociosexual behavior of hamadryas baboons at the St. Louis Zoo and watched a Research Methods VHS put out by the Minnesota Zoo (Research Methods for Studying Animal Behavior in a Zoo Setting) . Now as an Instructor, I am desperately looking for an updated Research Methods DVD with accompanying data sheets for behavioral observations of captive animals. Can you please send the order information and/or helpful links?

Thanks so much! MPB

On 5/14/09, David Powell wrote: > Hello, > I wanted to make you all aware of a new DVD we've just > produced here at the Bronx Zoo called "Methods for Animal > Behavior Research". It is designed to be the definitive > tutorial in behavioral research. Over six chapters, the > viewer is taken through all of the steps of the scientific > process - from conducting literature searchings to > considerations for data analysis - as they pertain to > behavioral research. Chapters also cover developing > research questions and hypotheses, developing ethograms > (behavior lists and definitions), experimental design, and > observational data collection methods. Two example > research projects are developed and conducted over the > course of the DVD. There are supplementary materials in > PDF files on the DVD as well. The chapter on behavioral > data collection methods provides opportunities for > students to learn each method by collecting data from > video and getting feedback on their data. > The DVD is a collaborative project of the Behavior > Advisory Group of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. > While it is generally written at the undergraduate level, > several chapters can certainly be used by high school > students, and maybe even some middle school students. Most > chapters are 15-30 minutes in length; the entire program > is just under 3 hours in duration. > The DVD is available from me at the Bronx Zoo for $5 per > copy (basically just the cost of DVD production and > shipping). > > Any advice you have on getting the word out about the DVD > would be greatly appreciated. Contact me if you have any > questions. Thanks! > > David Powell, Bronx Zoo

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