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[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: Rich, poor....Gould
George Cunningham wrote: "The relationship between "g" and intelligence is one of the most solidly >grounded theories in the social sciences." What, exactly, do you mean by "theory" here? Do you mean an account of causes and effects that reasonably concurs with the observed data? If so, please do tell us what "g" is and does with respect to cognitive functioning. On the other hand, if you mean that g is a numerical artifact that results from the careful selection of test items that correlate highly with one another, that's not a theory or an explanation of anything. As I understand it, statistical analysis is not science. It's a tool for science to help quantify relationships in social or natural phenomena. Peter Sacks -------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the ARN-L list, send command SIGNOFF ARN-L to LISTSERV@LISTS.CUA.EDU.
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