TY - BOOK AU - Sidman,Murray TI - Tactics of scientific research: evaluating experimental data in psychology AV - BF181 .S13 1960 PY - 1960/// CY - New York PB - Basic Books. KW - Psychology KW - Methodology N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 411-416) and Index; Guideposts for evaluation. The scientific importance of experimental data; The reliability and generality of data; Replication. Direct replication; Systematic replication; Variability. Intrinsic vs. imposed variability; Variability as a scientific and as an engineering problem; Experimental design. Pilot studies; Steady states; Steady states (continued); Transition states; Selection of an appropriate baseline; Control techniques; Control techniques (continued); Appendix. a terminological note ER -