References & Sources - August 22, 1998 Clinical judgment gets lift from research
A new analysis of many studies indicates that statistical formulas perform no better than mental health professionals in making correct judgments.
References:
Ægisdóttir, S., and A. Maugherman. 1998. Clinical versus statistical prediction: Discussion of an old paradigm in a new light. Meeting of the American Psychological Association. August. San Francisco.
Spengler, P.M., and L. Anderson. 1998. Experience, expertness, and effectiveness: Some fine-grained analyses and implications. Meeting of the American Psychological Association. August. San Francisco.
White, M.J., and G. Freels. 1998. Some effects of experience on clinical judgment. Meeting of the American Psychological Association. August. San Francisco.
Sources:
Stefanía Ægisdóttir
Ball State University
Department of Counseling Psychology
Muncie, IN 47306Genna Freels
Ball State University
Department of Counseling Psychology
Muncie, IN 47306Alan Maugherman
Ball State University
Department of Counseling Psychology
Muncie, IN 47306Paul M. Spengler
Ball State University
Department of Counseling Psychology
Muncie, IN 47306Michael J. White
Ball State University
Department of Counseling Psychology
Muncie, IN 47306
8/22/98
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