Animal Behavior: Concepts, Methods, and Applications, 3rd Edition

By Shawn E. Nordell and Thomas J. Valone, this comprehensive textbook emphasizes key concepts to provide a framework for understanding the science of animal behavior. The authors’ engaging, question-driven style offers a clear learning progression for students to understand and evaluate empirical research examples.

Understanding the Process of Science

The book focuses on methodology, featuring studies that illustrate each concept and highlight the experimental designs and hypothesis testing methods scientists use to address research questions. This approach enables students to grasp the scientific process and its applications in animal behavior research.

Real-World Applications of Animal Behavior Research

The authors relate concepts to real-life scenarios, helping students understand the broader significance of animal behavior research, including its applications to human behavior and conservation. This comprehensive approach prepares students to tackle complex problems and think critically about the natural world.

Product Details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Edition: 3rd edition (July 31, 2020)
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 560
• ISBN-10: 0190924233
• ISBN-13: 978-0190924232