>I believe we spent some time pondering the brain-boggling aspects >of this one. Along with a selection of letters, including, I'm >pleased to say, mine, the author replies. I would characterize >his response as enigmatic, particularly in relation to the >question whether this is a real study or a constructed >provocation. > >But perhaps someone else on this list has a better idea of what >the author is trying to tell us.
I just skimmed it, but he seems to be saying that if prayer seems to make people feel better, you shouldn't futz it up (old Talmudic term ;-) by studying it. BTW -- was this the study that used non-standard measures that appear to have been selected post hoc? * PAUL K. BRANDON [EMAIL PROTECTED] * * Psychology Dept Minnesota State University, Mankato * * 23 Armstrong Hall, Mankato, MN 56001 ph 507-389-6217 * * http://www.mankato.msus.edu/dept/psych/welcome.html * --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
