Abstract
This paper describes the use of a Datamyte 900 solid state data collection system for observational research. Data editing and reformatting programs that organize the behavioral data into a consistent format for use with widely available statistical packages and edit the data for logical inconsistencies are discussed. Data collection using both the focal animal observation and group scanning, or scan-sample, techniques are amenable to this approach.
Article PDF
Similar content being viewed by others
Avoid common mistakes on your manuscript.
Reference note
Peffer-Smith, P. G., & Smith, E. O.Adult male-immature interactions in a captive stumptail macaque (Macaca arctoides)group. Manuscript submitted for publication, 1979.
References
Altmann, J. Observational study of behavior: Sampling methods.Behaviour, 1974,49, 227–265.
Celhoffer, L., Boukydis, C., Minde, K., &MuiR, E. The DCR-II event recorder: A portable high-speed digital cassette system with direct computer access.Behavior Research Methods & Instrumentation, 1977,9, 442–446.
Cohen, J. A coefficient of agreement for nominal scales.Educational and Psychological Measures, 1960,20, 37–46.
Dixon, W. J. (Ed.).BMD: Biomedical computer programs. Los Angeles: University of California Press, 1977.
Dixon, W. J., &Brown, M. B. (Eds.),BMD-79: Biomedical computer programs, P-series. Los Angeles: University of California Press, 1979.
Fitzpatrick, L. J. BEHAVE—An automated data analysis system for observed events.Behavior Research Methods & Instrumentation,1977,9, 452–455.
Hollenbrck, A. R. Problems of reliability in behavioral research. In G. P. Sackett (Ed.),Observing behavior: Data collection and analysis methods (Vol. 2). Baltimore, Md: University Park Press, 1978.
Holm, R. A. Techniques of recording observational data. In G. P. Sackett (Ed.),Observing behavior: Data collection and analysis methods (Vol. 2). Baltimore, Md: University Park Press, 1978.
Miller, D. F., Macinnis, P. T., &Wilson, M. C. SOBEX: A timesharing data system for sociopharmacological experiments.Behavior Research Methods & Instrumentation, 1979,11, 461–463.
Nie, N. H., Hull, C. H., Jenkins, J. G., Steinbrenner, K., &Bent, D. H.SPSS: Statistical package for the social sciences (2nd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill, 1975.
Sidowski, J. B. (Ed.).Behavior Research Methods & Instrumentation (Vol. 9). Austin, Tex: Psychonomic Society, 1977.
Stephenson, G. R., &Roberts, T. W. The SSR system 7: A general encoding system with computerized transcription.Behavior Research Methods & Instrumentation, 1977,9, 434–441.
Torgerson, L. Datamyte 900.Behavior Research Methods & Instrumentation, 1977,9, 405–406.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Additional information
This research was supported by NIDA Grant DA-02128 and NIH Grants RR-00165 and RR-00167.
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Smith, E.O., Begeman, M.L. BORES: Behavior observation recording and editing system. Behavior Research Methods & Instrumentation 12, 1–7 (1980). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03208318
Received:
Accepted:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03208318