AIPR Advanced Certificate in Parapsychology—Unit Outline
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Methodology in
Parapsychology [para-ac01]
Scope
Essay Topic Discuss the validity of using
meta-analysis in parapsychology as a means by which paranormal
effects can be proven. NOTE: Essay must be no longer than 3000 words and formatted in APA-style[1] Required Reading Storm,
L. (2006a). Meta-analysis in parapsychology: I. The ganzfeld domain.
Australian Journal of Parapsychology, 6, 35-53. Storm,
L. (2006b). Meta-analysis in parapsychology: II. Psi domains
other than ganzfeld. Australian Journal of Parapsychology, 6,
135-155.
Utts, J. (1999). The significance of statistics in mind-matter
research [Electronic version]. Journal of Scientific Exploration, 4, 615-638.
Optional Reading Hyman,
R. (1996). Evaluation of program on anomalous mental phenomena
[Electronic version]. Journal of Scientific Exploration, 10(1), 31-58.
Statsoft,
Inc. (2003). Basic statistics. Retrieved May 15, 2006 from
www.statsoft.com/textbook/stbasic.html
Statsoft,
Inc. (2003). Elementary concepts in statistics. Retrieved May
15, 2006 from www.statsoft.com/textbook/stathome.html
Utts, J. (1996a). An
assessment of the evidence
for psychic
functioning
[Electronic version]. Journal of
Scientific Exploration, 10(1), 3-30.
Utts,
J. M. (1996b). Response to Ray Hyman’s Report of September 11,
1995, “Evaluation of Program on Anomalous Mental Phenomena”
[Electronic version]. Journal of Scientific Exploration, 10(1),
59-61.
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