Bem - Precognition Flashcards
Science, non-science and pseudoscience
Psi
Refers to unexplained processes such as precognition and premonition
Retroactive influences
Phenomena where responses are influenced before the causal stimuli occur
Effect size
A measure used in statistical analysis to quantify the size of the difference or relationship between two variables
Statistical significance
Indicates whether an observed result is likely due to a real effect or merely by chance, typically determined through statistical tests
Replication and Replicability
The process of repeating a study or experiment to determine if the same results can be obtained, which is crucial for validating scientific findings
Replicability: The ability of a research study to be replicated or repeated by independent researchers to confirm the validity of its findings.
Causality
The relationship between cause and effect, stating that an effect cannot occur before its cause
WEIRD Research
Refers to studies conducted primarily with samples that are Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic, potentially limiting the generalizability of findings
Empirical Evidence
Information acquired by observation or experimentation, considered essential in scientific inquiry
Scientific Method
A systematic approach to research involving observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and analysis, aimed at acquiring knowledge and understanding natural phenomena
Theoretical Framework
A set of concepts, definitions, and propositions that provides a way to organize and interpret data, guiding research and explaining observed phenomena