The Design of Animal Experiments

Knowledge Source Identification
Knowledge source name The Design of Animal Experiments
Owner/Developer SAGE Publications Ltd
Country United Kingdom
Languages English
URL https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/the-design-of-animal-experiments/book252408
Description The Design of Animal Experiments: Reducing the use of animals in research through better experimental design. Where there is no alternative to the use of animals in biomedical research, it is important that experiments are well designed and correctly analysed in order to minimise pain and maximize the chance of getting scientifically valid results. Experiments that use too few animals may fail to pick up biologically important effects, while those who use them incorrectly or wastefully may get invalid results while subjecting the animals to unnecessary pain, distress or lasting harm. The Design of Animal Experiments is intended for all research scientists who use laboratory animals, with the aim of helping them to design their own experiments more effectively and/or to improve their ability to communicate with professional statisticians when necessary. It covers all randomised controlled experimental designs likely to be needed in laboratory animal research, with worked examples showing how they can be statistically analysed. It suggests the more widespread use of randomised block designs and shows how both males and females can be included in an experiment without the need to increase the total number of animals by using factorial designs. It also includes guidance on the choice of experimental animals. The book covers the learning outcomes of Module 10 and part (ii) of Module 11 of education and training under Directive 2010/63/EU.
Knowledge Source Category
Category Publication
Sub categories Book / Textbook
Knowledge Dissemination and Sharing
Dissemination channel Website, Printed
Targeted audience (specified/objective analysis) Scientists, Researchers
Users access Fee-based access
Knowledge Characterization
3Rs relevance Reduction, Refinement
Purpose Documentation and information
Legislative framework Directive 2010/63/EU
Technology/Tools Animal testing (in vivo)