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A paradox in regard to theory testing in psychology and physics is discussed. A distinction is drawn between two psychological research strategies which suggests a solution to the paradox.
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Mendela, J. A Comment on Meehl’s Paradox. Psychol Rec 22, 375–376 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03394102
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