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TUTORIAL
Creating an Observer 5 configuration and using it to perform optimal
statistical analysis
Tiffany Mayton
(Noldus
Information Technology Inc., US Technical Support, Tacoma WA, USA)
Benefits
You will learn how to set up a configuration that meets the needs of
your research. A project based on each recording method supported by The
Observer 5 will be discussed. You will learn how the choice of behavioral
element (state vs. event) will affect data analysis, and how to properly
score state behaviors. Real datasets will be used to illustrate the questions
about data analysis most commonly asked from Noldus technical support.
An important example is the use of intervals: for instance, how to configure
a data profile to answer the question: How often does behavior B happens
within 10 seconds after an occurrence of behavior A?
Features
Participants will be introduced to
- making a configuration in The Observer for various types of projects
and research questions.
- turning off states in the Observation module
- general overview of analysis (making a Data Profile and an Analysis
Profile, then running the analysis to get a Result, which can then
be exported to other programs.
- creating intervals in the Data Profile
- grouping or lumping observations for analysis
- grouping or lumping subjects, behaviors and modifiers for analysis
Audience
Of interest to anyone wishing to get the most out of their observational
data. Familiarity with the basic functioning of The Observer is assumed.
Presentation
Lecture and practical demonstration using real-life examples followed
by question and answer session.
Instructor's resume
Tiffany Mayton received a Bachelor's degree in Zoology with a focus
on Animal Behavior as well as ecology and evolution. She worked at Noldus
international headquarters for almost 5 years as a Senior Documentation
Specialist and project leader of The Observer documentation. Currently
she is a Product Specialist in the US doing Technical Support for the
Americas.
Last updated:
20 October 2005
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