AIPR Advanced Certificate in Parapsychology—Unit Outline
Scope
- introduction to meta-analysis in parapsychology
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. (APA stands for American Psychological Association. All the references given below are in APA-style. Please follow that style in your essays.)
For guidance on how to write an essay, see: Guide to Writing a Basic Essay
Required Reading
Hyman, R. (1996). Evaluation of program on anomalous mental phenomena [PDF]. Journal of Scientific Exploration, 10(1), 31-58.
Storm, L. (2006a). Meta-analysis in parapsychology: I. The ganzfeld domain [PDF]. Australian Journal of Parapsychology, 6, 35-53.
Storm, L. (2006b). Meta-analysis in parapsychology: II. Psi domains other than ganzfeld [PDF]. Australian Journal of Parapsychology, 6, 135-155.
Utts, J. (1999). The significance of statistics in mind-matter research [PDF]. Journal of Scientific Exploration, 13(4), 615-638.
Optional Reading
Utts, J. (1996a). An assessment of the evidence for psychic functioning [PDF]. 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.
