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Discussion 2

Please read Ch 8 from Robert Ableson's "Statistics as Principled Argument" at this link, and then respond to the question. Be sure to incorporate Ableson's arguments into your response.

Psychology has both applied and basic aspects to its research. Not all research is important; some studies are fascinating, add to our knowledge of an area, and their findings surprise us, but may have no immediate application. Other studies are clearly important, but may not be of any particular interest to the public or even the researcher. Drug research might be an example - very important, but not necessarily something most people want to read about in a journal. Is your study both interesting and important? If so, how? If not, which one is it, and why? If it isn't either, why did you chose and stick with your topic? Please address at least two of the "interesting" aspects Abelson discusses, in relation to your topic. Briefly address individual interest in topics as well, and why he does not try to create a formula for "interesting".

Discussion2.docx

Discussion 2

Please read Ch 8 from Robert Ableson's "Statistics as Principled Argument" at this link, and then respond to the question. Be sure to incorporate Ableson's arguments into your response.

Psychology has both applied and basic aspects to its research. Not all research is important; some studies are fascinating, add to our knowledge of an area, and their findings surprise us, but may have no immediate application. Other studies are clearly important, but may not be of any particular interest to the public or even the researcher. Drug research might be an example - very important, but not necessarily something most people want to read about in a journal. Is your study both interesting and important? If so, how? If not, which one is it, and why? If it isn't either, why did you chose and stick with your topic? Please address at least two of the "interesting" aspects Abelson discusses, in relation to your topic. Briefly address individual interest in topics as well, and why he does not try to create a formula for "interesting".