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Could Experimenter Effects Occur in the Physical and Biological Sciences?

Skeptical Inquirer 22(3), 57-58 May / June 1998

by Rupert Sheldrake

ABSTRACT

Probably most skeptics would agree with Michael Mussachia (SI Nov/Dec 1995) that "our beliefs, desires and expectations can influence, often subconsciously, how we observe and interpret things". In psychology and clinical medicine these principles are widely recognized, which is why experiments in these subjects are often carried out under blind or double-blind conditions.

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	Could Experimenter Effects Occur in the Physical and Biological Sciences? Skeptical Inquirer 22(3), 57-58 May / June 1998 by Rupert Sheldrake ABSTRACT Probably most skeptics would agree with Michael Mussachia (SI Nov/Dec 1995) that "our beliefs, desires and expectations can influence, often subconsciously, how we observe and interpret things". In psychology and clinical medicine these principles are widely recognized, which is why experiments in these subjects are often carried out under blind or double-blind conditions. Full text versions are available for downloading in the following formats: html ... pdf format Pdf Reader required, free download from www.adobe.com Note: This is a large document - allow time for downloading Top of Page
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