Bem - Precognition Flashcards

Science, non-science and pseudoscience

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Psi

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Refers to unexplained processes such as precognition and premonition

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Retroactive influences

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Phenomena where responses are influenced before the causal stimuli occur

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Effect size

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A measure used in statistical analysis to quantify the size of the difference or relationship between two variables

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Statistical significance

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Indicates whether an observed result is likely due to a real effect or merely by chance, typically determined through statistical tests

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Replication and Replicability

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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.

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Causality

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The relationship between cause and effect, stating that an effect cannot occur before its cause

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WEIRD Research

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Refers to studies conducted primarily with samples that are Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic, potentially limiting the generalizability of findings

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Empirical Evidence

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Information acquired by observation or experimentation, considered essential in scientific inquiry

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Scientific Method

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A systematic approach to research involving observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and analysis, aimed at acquiring knowledge and understanding natural phenomena

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Theoretical Framework

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A set of concepts, definitions, and propositions that provides a way to organize and interpret data, guiding research and explaining observed phenomena

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