Contrasts and interactions redux: Five easy pieces

Author(s): Rosenthal, R.

Journal/Book: Psychol Sci. 1996; 7: 40 West 20TH Street, New York, NY 10011-4211. Cambridge Univ Press. 253-257.

Abstract: This reply to Abelson (this issue) and Petty, Fabrigar, Wegener, and Priester (this issue) is couched within the framework of five basic principles advising that we (1) hang on to what we predicted long enough to test it (Tarzan's leap), (2) be wary of beguiling statistical designs that may not address the question of interest (the Sirens' song), (3) not allow well-worn habits of thinking to ensnare our perceptions (Lavoisier's crease), (4) weigh the possibility of more than one correct hypothesis (the dayyan's decree), and (5) not confuse unplanned with planned contrasts (the archer's aim).

Note: Article RL Rosnow, Temple Univ, Dept Psychol, Philadelphia, PA 19122 USA

Keyword(s): EFFECT SIZE; COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY; THINGS

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