Animal Behavior Information Flashcards

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Focal Sampling

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One individual from the group at the start of the observation period and observing and recording only the behavior of that individual

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Scan Sampling

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Simultaneously observing the behaviors of all individuals in a group and recording all behavior displayed by them

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Interval Recording

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Researchers determine recording intervals and note behaviors occurring only at a specific moment

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Continuous Recording

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Involves noting the frequency and duration of each behavior of interest

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