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Handbook of Ethological Methods

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This is the best introduction to ethology I have found: Desmond Morris is a good introduction for someone with no scientific background and "Foundations" by Konrad Lorenz uses words that may confuse the newcomer. If you are intrested in this amazing field this is a must. It has a good theoretical introduction and follows with a well organized guide into conducting a clean research. I am an Electronics graduate and found the book very accessible yet powerfully presented.

While perhaps not the newest book about Ethology available it is still the best out there and should be considered the "Gold Standard" others are measured against. Well written (with even a little humor thrown in) by Dr. Lehner who obviously enjoys taking interested students down the path of enlightenment on how to best study animals in their natural surroundings. This book not only explains the theory behind behavioral research but allows you to get a great understanding of the "nuts and bolts" of how to prepare and perform statistically significant, unobtrusive research and how to properly analyze the results of your study or experiment. While the size of the text (almost 700 pages) may seem imposing, the methodology and information inside is easy to follow and surprisingly enjoyable. This timeless classic is one text that is not only worth the money but also one you will want to keep in your personal library for many years.

A must have for anyone doing or about to do research on behavioral sciences. A very good book. Methods and how to use statistics are described in detail.

This second edition is an excellent update, it is still the best begin for ethological researchers, and a very useful tool in the behavioral ecology and ethology classes in my university.