New approaches to selecting a scan-sampling method for chicken behavioral observations and their practical implications
Abstract The use of the scan-sampling method, especially when a large amount of data is collected, has become widespread in behavioral studies. However, there are no specific guidelines regarding the choice of the sampling interval in different conditions. Thus, establishing a standard approach for...
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| author | Alice Cartoni Mancinelli Angela Trocino Laura Menchetti Diletta Chiattelli Claudia Ciarelli Cesare Castellini |
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| description | Abstract The use of the scan-sampling method, especially when a large amount of data is collected, has become widespread in behavioral studies. However, there are no specific guidelines regarding the choice of the sampling interval in different conditions. Thus, establishing a standard approach for video analysis represents an important step forward within the scientific community. In the present work, we hypothesized that the length of the sampling interval could influence the results of chicken behavioral study, for which we evaluated the reliability, accuracy, and validity of three different sampling intervals (10, 15 and 30 min). The Bland–Altman test was proposed as an innovative approach to compare sampling intervals and support researcher choices. Moreover, these sampling intervals were applied to compare the behavior of 4 chicken genotypes kept under free-range conditions. The Bland–Altman plots suggested that sampling intervals greater than 10 min lead to biases in the estimation of rare behaviors, such as “Attacking”. In contrast, the 30-min sampling interval was able to detect differences among genotypes in high-occurrence behaviors, such as those associated with locomotory activity. Thus, from a practical viewpoint, when a broad characterization of chicken genotypes is required, the 30-min scan-sampling interval might be suggested as a good compromise between resources and results. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-694d6cf05daf4222bbff3ebf8a89f5922023-11-26T12:54:18ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222023-10-0113111310.1038/s41598-023-44126-2New approaches to selecting a scan-sampling method for chicken behavioral observations and their practical implicationsAlice Cartoni Mancinelli0Angela Trocino1Laura Menchetti2Diletta Chiattelli3Claudia Ciarelli4Cesare Castellini5Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of PerugiaDepartment of Agronomy Food Natural Resources Animal and Environment (DAFNAE), University of PadovaSchool of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of CamerinoDepartment of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of PerugiaDepartment of Agronomy Food Natural Resources Animal and Environment (DAFNAE), University of PadovaDepartment of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of PerugiaAbstract The use of the scan-sampling method, especially when a large amount of data is collected, has become widespread in behavioral studies. However, there are no specific guidelines regarding the choice of the sampling interval in different conditions. Thus, establishing a standard approach for video analysis represents an important step forward within the scientific community. In the present work, we hypothesized that the length of the sampling interval could influence the results of chicken behavioral study, for which we evaluated the reliability, accuracy, and validity of three different sampling intervals (10, 15 and 30 min). The Bland–Altman test was proposed as an innovative approach to compare sampling intervals and support researcher choices. Moreover, these sampling intervals were applied to compare the behavior of 4 chicken genotypes kept under free-range conditions. The Bland–Altman plots suggested that sampling intervals greater than 10 min lead to biases in the estimation of rare behaviors, such as “Attacking”. In contrast, the 30-min sampling interval was able to detect differences among genotypes in high-occurrence behaviors, such as those associated with locomotory activity. Thus, from a practical viewpoint, when a broad characterization of chicken genotypes is required, the 30-min scan-sampling interval might be suggested as a good compromise between resources and results.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-44126-2 |
| spellingShingle | Alice Cartoni Mancinelli Angela Trocino Laura Menchetti Diletta Chiattelli Claudia Ciarelli Cesare Castellini New approaches to selecting a scan-sampling method for chicken behavioral observations and their practical implications Scientific Reports |
| title | New approaches to selecting a scan-sampling method for chicken behavioral observations and their practical implications |
| title_full | New approaches to selecting a scan-sampling method for chicken behavioral observations and their practical implications |
| title_fullStr | New approaches to selecting a scan-sampling method for chicken behavioral observations and their practical implications |
| title_full_unstemmed | New approaches to selecting a scan-sampling method for chicken behavioral observations and their practical implications |
| title_short | New approaches to selecting a scan-sampling method for chicken behavioral observations and their practical implications |
| title_sort | new approaches to selecting a scan sampling method for chicken behavioral observations and their practical implications |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-44126-2 |
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