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Episode 116: Can We Do Science Without Ideology? (with Moin Syed)

Two Psychologists Four Beers

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Rethinking Measurement in Social Psychology

This chapter critically examines the limitations of measurement practices in social psychology, particularly the untested applicability of established scales across diverse cultures. It discusses the need for improved measurement rigor, the influence of subjective interpretations in data analysis, and the challenges of navigating peer review in academic publishing. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of justification in research methodologies and the acknowledgment of personal biases affecting scientific inquiry.

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