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Assessment of Evidential Value Requires More than a Single Data Point.

Authors :
Imhoff, Roland
Source :
Archives of Sexual Behavior. Nov2020, Vol. 49 Issue 8, p2755-2759. 5p. 1 Chart, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

In the article, the author discusses the assessment of evidential value in sex research. Also cited are the disadvantages of using single-study papers in research like they maximize the danger of false positives and they undermine the critical test of theoretical and conceptual patterns, as well as the dangers of false positive psychology in psychological science.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00040002
Volume :
49
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Archives of Sexual Behavior
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
146832875
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-020-01836-2