Theoretical Development for Identifying Underlying Internal Processes. Volume 3. Random Sampling of Domain Variances: A New Experimental Methodology

Abstract

The Random Sampling of Domain Variance (RSDV) concept presented here represents a new approach for experimental design and analysis. Much dissatisfaction has been expressed for many years over the inability of results derived form Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) studies to be applied to practical problems of the real world. These problems are well documented and will be discussed in subsequent sections along with how ANOVA, itself, contributes to those problems. The advantages and disadvantages of both traditional experimental techniques and field studies are compared, and both are found wanting. The RSDV concept represents a novel and rationally defensible approach to obtaining results, based on data collected in laboratory settings, which should more validly generalize to the real world and, thus, prove valuable to psychologists of all walks, regardless of whether they have a theoretical or practical bent. The RSDV concept also appears to furnish an excellent bridge to link laboratory and field studies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA176350

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  • R. J. Wherry Jr.

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  • Biomedical
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  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Biomedical Research
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  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Mining
  • Data Science
  • Factor Analysis
  • Human Factors Engineering
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  • Psychology
  • Statistical Sampling
  • Statistics
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