April 11, 2016

Harvard University Psychology Professors Question Study Questioning Psychology Studies




Why does the system of correcting each other not apply to the science, "religion?" of global warming?

[From article]
Psychology professor Daniel Gilbert and University professor Gary King criticized a 2015 study claiming that more than half of all psychology studies cannot be replicated, finding that the study itself contains replication flaws.
More than 250 authors contributed to the original “Science” magazine study, which was named by the magazine as one of the top 10 most important scientific breakthroughs of 2015 and garnered significant media attention, King said.
“I do think the original article had such incredibly far reach, having been published in the world’s premier scientific journal, and having leveled a charge against the entire field that really shook everyone up, so I think it really did quite a lot of damage to the reputation of psychology,” Gilbert said.
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“The beauty of science is that we keep correcting each other and that helps us move forward.” Gilbert said. “So we’re glad that they published the article, and we’re glad that we were able to publish the critique and engage in a productive conversation with our critics.”

http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2016/3/11/psych-study-criticisms/

Professors Criticize Landmark Study Undermining Psychology Research
By MIA C. KARR,
Harvard CRIMSON STAFF WRITER
March 11, 2016

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