Life sciences research covers a broad range of topics, including the study of behavioral data. Researching behavior relies on different methods of data collection, such as observation and recording using animal models.
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The Barnes Maze consists of a circular table that has holes around the circumference. This is then put in a room that has visual cues around the outside. Most of the holes lead to an open drop down to the floor, however, one of the drops leads to an escape box.
Research on animal rodent models, particularly mice and rats, is a common practice that underpins behavioral science studies. To accomplish this, behavioral scientists rely on different types of controlled environments to accurately observe the functioning of the animal study subjects in response to specific experimental variables.
The radial arm maze is a piece of equipment that has a circular center element which eight equally spaced arms extend from. These arms are elongated columns of equal distance and the far end may house a reward (such as food) which is not visible from the center compartment.