Monthly Archives: March 2014

 

 this blogging thing is pretty rad.  (also: twitter.  wow.)

today's topic: having it all.  i'm not talking about the work/life problem.  i'm talking about the sample size/methodological rigor problem. 

let's start with sample size.  by now, everyone knows that bigger is better.  you can't have too large a sample.  there is no 'double-edged sword'.  there are no downsides to a large sample.  more evidence is always better, and larger samples = more evidence.

this seems very obvious but i've seen at least three different editors criticize manuscripts for having samples that are too big.  so i want to be very clear: there is no such thing as a sample that is too big. Continue reading →

i was having breakfast with friends at beauty's bagel when i saw this picture.  i could not stop staring.  the jesus-like erotic figure is nice of course, but what mesmerized me was the sentiment.  this is the phrase i've been searching for.  i can finally start my blog.

this blog is about being wrong.  specifically, i plan to write about two things:
1. the search for truth in psychological research.
2. the search for self-knowledge in everyday life.

my thesis: both of these pursuits are riddled with obstacles, and should be approached with a great deal of skepticism and humility. Continue reading →