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A bar code scoring system for behavioral research
Author(s) -
Forney Karin A.,
Leete Allison J.,
Lindburg Donald G.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
american journal of primatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1098-2345
pISSN - 0275-2565
DOI - 10.1002/ajp.1350230206
Subject(s) - bar (unit) , code (set theory) , computer science , programming language , geology , set (abstract data type) , oceanography
A data collection method using lap‐top computers and bar codes was developed and used in behavioral research. The studies involved several common sampling methods and a variety of study subjects. Advantages and restrictions of the system are discussed. Overall, we found bar code technology to increase both efficiency and accuracy of behavioral data collection.