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[OB-LIST] Comfortable in our delusions

  • 1.  [OB-LIST] Comfortable in our delusions

    Posted 11-03-2011 19:13

    Getting back to the above thread discussed a few weeks ago, here's one for the methods classes, though the issue applies to any social (or other) science, not just psychology.  It also speaks somewhat to limitations in the peer review vetting process; potential problems associated with not publishing disconfirming (null) results, especially those studies using good designs; and the problems with the academic reward system's emphasis on number of publications and grants.

    Fraud Case Seen as a Red Flag for Psychology Research

    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/03/health/research/noted-dutch-psychologist-stapel-accused-of-research-fraud.html?_r=2&h

    The interim investigative report from Tilburg University is quite fascinating:

    http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/nl/nieuws-en-agenda/commissie-levelt/interim-report.pdf


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