How to get an A on this assignment: Primate Behavior Observation Checklist
Please use this checklist to be sure that you included all the components of this assignment in your submission. By checking all the boxes, you can make sure to submit a complete assignment and obtain a good grade.
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Data Collection (15 points)
· Did you provide data points for all individuals in both groups for each of the 30 scans?
· Do the values in each row sum up to the total number of individuals in the enclosure/group?
· Did you include both complete tables in your submission?
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Column Totals (10 points)
· Did you sum up the values for each column?
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Percentage of Activity Budget (10 points)
· Did you calculate the percentages for each category?
· Did you exclude the “out-of-view” category from your total?
· Are you sure that the sum of all the activity percentages is 100%?
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Graphs (15 points)
· Did you create a pie chart or a bar chart for the percentages you calculated?
· Did you include a chart for each species?
· Are you sure that the sum of all the activity percentages in the chart is 100%?
· Did you label your graph and each category? Is there a legend?
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Written Summary I: Species Overview (10 points)
· Did you research and reported specific information for each of the species you have observed (e.g., taxonomy, geographic distribution, habitat, diet, and social organization)?
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Written Summary II: Methods (15 points)
· Did you write a method section for each species?
· Did you include a clear and accurate description of the animal enclosure, data collection methods (scan sampling & interval), and number of animals present (age/sex class optional)
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Written Summary III: Results (10 points)
· Did you describe the numerical outcomes for all behavioral categories for both species using clear accessible language?
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Written Summary IV: Discussion (15 points)
· Did you explain similarities or differences between the two species’ activity budgets?
· Did you refer back to the data?
· Did you provide a possible explanation of why the two species might have a different activity budget (e.g., species difference, group composition, time of day)?
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Format
· Did you add your name at the top of the assignment?
· Did you add the title of the assignment?
· Did you add page numbers?
· Did you add a reference list in APA format? (if needed)
· Did you proofread your work?
