# ANTHRO/PSYCH 906: Methods and Hypothesis-testing for Behavioral Ecologists | UW–Madison

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METHODS AND HYPOTHESIS-TESTING FOR BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGISTS

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A detailed overview of field methods for behavioral ecologists, focusing specifically on behavioral and ecological sampling techniques. It addresses the challenging process of situating an empirical study within the context of theoretical paradigms.

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