http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/17/how-reliable-are-the-social-sciences/
I found a lot to agree and disagree with in this NY Times blog post but every paragraph left me with the nagging question: "What is the alternative basis on which to make policy decisions?" I have to say that the last sentence, which is supposed to provide the answer, was more than a disappointment; it was quite laughable. Unfortunately, from the context, I guess it wasn't meant as a joke. One interesting feature of the comments section: many readers, even those who agree with the criticisms, point out psychology as an exception to the weaknesses of the social sciences described in the article. I doubt it really means anything in the larger population but it was an interesting phenomenon in this particular sample. Rick Dr. Rick Froman, Chair Division of Humanities and Social Sciences Professor of Psychology Box 3055 John Brown University 2000 W. University Siloam Springs, AR 72761 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> (479)524-7295 http://bit.ly/DrFroman --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=17882 or send a blank email to leave-17882-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
