Resurrection of uniformity assumption myths and the fallacy of statistical absolutes in psychotherapy research

Criticizes C. Martindale's assertions for failure to recognize the lack of uniformity in domains and classes of variables involved in psychotherapy research, and the need to fit design and analyses to the data obtained and the questions asked. Fallacies regarding absolute or invariant use of st...

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Published in:Journal of consulting and clinical psychology 1978-12, Vol.46 (6), p.1531-1534
Main Authors: Paul, Gordon L, Licht, Mark H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Experimental Design
Experimentation
Factor Analysis, Statistical
Human
Humans
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy - methods
Statistical Analysis
Statistical Variables
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Summary:Criticizes C. Martindale's assertions for failure to recognize the lack of uniformity in domains and classes of variables involved in psychotherapy research, and the need to fit design and analyses to the data obtained and the questions asked. Fallacies regarding absolute or invariant use of statistical models and techniques are discussed. (9 ref)
ISSN:0022-006X
1939-2117
DOI:10.1037/0022-006X.46.6.1531