I reviewed the literature on lunar phase vs. human behavior a number of
years ago with one of my students, John Beets. We concluded that the
studies reporting a link provide examples of Type I error. This
conclusion is probably still valid.
--Dave
Campbell, D. E., & Beets, J. L. (1978). Lunacy and the moon.
/Psychological Bulletin/, /85/, 1123-1129.
Campbell, D. E. (1982). Lunar-lunacy research: When enough is enough.
/ Environment/ /and Behavior/, /14/, 418-414.
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This came up on another list I subscribe to ...
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