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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100199737592
ISBN-139780199737598
eBay Product ID (ePID)166460881
Product Key Features
Number of Pages464 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameAnimal Behavior : concepts, Methods, and Applications
Publication Year2013
SubjectLife Sciences / General, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ethology (Animal Behavior)
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaScience
AuthorShawn Nordell, Thomas Valone
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight35.3 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width10.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"This volume has many positive attributes. ... The combination of good writing, excellent artwork, and the use of tables and figures is welcomed and useful for instruction in an area where the importance of probability, statistics, and outcomes of analysis are critical." --Quarterly Review of Biology
Dewey Decimal591.5
Table Of ContentPreface1. The Science of Animal Behavior2. Evolution and the Study of Animal Behavior3. Methods for Studying Animal Behavior4. Behavioral Genetics5. Learning and Cognition6. Communication7. Foraging Behavior8. Antipredator Behavior9. Dispersal and Migration10. Habitat Selection, Terrirotiality, and Aggression11. Mating Behavior12. Mating Systems13. Parental Care14. Social BehaviorAppendixes:Appendix 1-Scientific literatureAppendix 2-Writing a scientific paperAppendix 3-Animal care informationGlossaryBibliographyAnswers to Chapter QuestionsCreditsIndex
SynopsisEMPHASIZES CONCEPTS. Focusing on big-picture concepts and the nature of scientific inquiry, Animal Behavior: Concepts, Methods, and Applications gives students the tools that they need in order to understand and evaluate research examples and develop higher-order critical-thinking skills. Shawn E. Nordell and Thomas J. Valone build each chapter around broad organizing concepts, offering students a clearlearning progression and a solid framework for scaffolding their knowledge. FOCUSES ON METHODOLOGY AND THE PROCESS OF SCIENCE. Each concept is illustrated using research from the primary literature with an emphasis onthe methods of the featured studies. The authors clearly identify the research question, hypothesis, and prediction for each featured study and then demonstrate how the methods allow the prediction to be tested. Many of the data figures throughout the text present means with standard errors, as they would typically appear in the primary literature.HIGHLIGHTS REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS. To help students understand the significanceof what they are studying, each chapter contains examples of how various people and groups are applying the concepts in animal behavior research to societal problems and issues.PRESENTS RICH PEDAGOGY. Inaddition to bolded key terms, a running glossary, chapter summaries, and thought-provoking discussion questions, Animal Behavior includes:- "Featured Research" narratives that illustrate and support key concepts in depth- "Scientific Process" boxes that summarize each step of the research process for selected studies- "Toolboxes" that explain essential skills or complexterms in the science of animal behavior- "Applying the Concepts" boxes that show how animal behavior research is being applied to solve real-world problems- Diverse research examples that represent all major taxa andhighlight both classic and contemporary research INCLUDES BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS AND PHOTOS. Simple, clear figures and vivid photographs help students visualize complex processes and connect directly with the natural world.OFFERS A COMPLETE SUPPORT PACKAGE. The following resources are available to adopters on the Instructor's Resource CD and the CompanionWebsite (www.oup.com/us/nordell):- A video library and guide with links to videos directly related to the concepts in each chapter - A digital image library containing every illustration, photo, figure caption, graph, and tablefrom the text, as well as 300 additional annotated photos supplied by researchers- PowerPoint-based lecture notes with key concepts and featured research studies- A test bank* of 250+ multiple-choice questions (*available only on the Instructor's Resource CD)- Suggested further readings, EMPHASIZES CONCEPTS. Focusing on big-picture concepts and the nature of scientific inquiry, Animal Behavior: Concepts, Methods, and Applications gives students the tools that they need in order to understand and evaluate research examples and develop higher-order critical-thinking skills. Shawn E. Nordell and Thomas J. Valone build each chapter around broad organizing concepts, offering students a clear learning progression and a solid framework for scaffolding their knowledge. FOCUSES ON METHODOLOGY AND THE PROCESS OF SCIENCE. Each concept is illustrated using research from the primary literature with an emphasis on the methods of the featured studies. The authors clearly identify the research question, hypothesis, and prediction for each featured study and then demonstrate how the methods allow the prediction to be tested. Many of the data figures throughout the text present means with standard errors, as they would typically appear in the primary literature. HIGHLIGHTS REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS. To help students understand the significance of what they are studying, each chapter contains examples of how various people and groups are applying the concepts in animal behavior research to societal problems and issues. PRESENTS RICH PEDAGOGY. In addition to bolded key terms, a running glossary, chapter summaries, and thought-provoking discussion questions, Animal Behavior includes: - -Featured Research- narratives that illustrate and support key concepts in depth - -Scientific Process- boxes that summarize each step of the research process for selected studies - -Toolboxes- that explain essential skills or complex terms in the science of animal behavior - -Applying the Concepts- boxes that show how animal behavior research is being applied to solve real-world problems - Diverse research examples that represent all major taxa and highlight both classic and contemporary research INCLUDES BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS AND PHOTOS. Simple, clear figures and vivid photographs help students visualize complex processes and connect directly with the natural world. OFFERS A COMPLETE SUPPORT PACKAGE. The following resources are available to adopters on the Instructor's Resource CD and the Companion Website (www.oup.com/us/nordell): - A video library and guide with links to videos directly related to the concepts in each chapter - A digital image library containing every illustration, photo, figure caption, graph, and table from the text, as well as 300 additional annotated photos supplied by researchers - PowerPoint-based lecture notes with key concepts and featured research studies - A test bank* of 250+ multiple-choice questions (*available only on the Instructor's Resource CD) - Suggested further readings, Animal Behavior: Concepts, Methods, and Applications uses a conceptual approach that puts the process of science and applications front and center. The text guides students through featured research examples that strongly emphasize the process of scientific inquiry. The approach is based on the growing mandate to shift science education from rote memorization to a conceptual approach that emphasizes the nature of inquiry in science. The major concepts in each chapter are accompanied by empirical examples from diverse taxa taken directly from the primary literature. This approach immerses students in the process of animal behavior research and helps them understand how we know what we know. In addition, the text highlights real-world applications and helps students see how the science of animal behavior connects to their everyday lives., EMPHASIZES CONCEPTS. Focusing on big-picture concepts and the nature of scientific inquiry, Animal Behavior: Concepts, Methods, and Applications gives students the tools that they need in order to understand and evaluate research examples and develop higher-order critical-thinking skills. Shawn E. Nordell and Thomas J. Valone build each chapter around broad organizing concepts, offering students a clear learning progression and a solid framework for scaffolding their knowledge. FOCUSES ON METHODOLOGY AND THE PROCESS OF SCIENCE. Each concept is illustrated using research from the primary literature with an emphasis on the methods of the featured studies. The authors clearly identify the research question, hypothesis, and prediction for each featured study and then demonstrate how the methods allow the prediction to be tested. Many of the data figures throughout the text present means with standard errors, as they would typically appear in the primary literature. HIGHLIGHTS REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS. To help students understand the significance of what they are studying, each chapter contains examples of how various people and groups are applying the concepts in animal behavior research to societal problems and issues. PRESENTS RICH PEDAGOGY. In addition to bolded key terms, a running glossary, chapter summaries, and thought-provoking discussion questions, Animal Behavior includes: - "Featured Research" narratives that illustrate and support key concepts in depth - "Scientific Process" boxes that summarize each step of the research process for selected studies - "Toolboxes" that explain essential skills or complex terms in the science of animal behavior - "Applying the Concepts" boxes that show how animal behavior research is being applied to solve real-world problems - Diverse research examples that represent all major taxa and highlight both classic and contemporary research INCLUDES BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS AND PHOTOS. Simple, clear figures and vivid photographs help students visualize complex processes and connect directly with the natural world. OFFERS A COMPLETE SUPPORT PACKAGE. The following resources are available to adopters on the Instructor's Resource CD and the Companion Website (www.oup.com/us/nordell): - A video library and guide with links to videos directly related to the concepts in each chapter - A digital image library containing every illustration, photo, figure caption, graph, and table from the text, as well as 300 additional annotated photos supplied by researchers - PowerPoint-based lecture notes with key concepts and featured research studies - A test bank* of 250+ multiple-choice questions (*available only on the Instructor's Resource CD) - Suggested further readings
LC Classification NumberQL751.N74 2013
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