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The essence of the problem is in the generalizing of the conclusion. The experiment will rigorously demonstrate something utterly abstract and then the experime
by extension 17y ago
The essence of the problem is in the generalizing of the conclusion. The experiment will rigorously demonstrate something utterly abstract and then the experimenter will make huge intuitive leaps when interpreting the results.
I have found this to be the most overwhelmingly common flaw with experiments reported by mainstream journalism, particularly those in the field of psychology.
- joe_the_user 17y agoThe experiment will rigorously demonstrate something utterly abstract Actually, the "average faces are more beautiful" claim hung up on something very specific (skin tone). I think it's small details that aren't controlled for that often invalidate the more abstract conclusion of psychology experiments.