Confidence in research findings depends on theory

Behav Brain Sci. 2024 Feb 5;47:e41. doi: 10.1017/S0140525X23002261.ABSTRACTAlmaatouq et al. view the purpose of research is to map variable-to-variable relationships (e.g., the effect of X on Y). They also view theory as this mapping of variable-to-variable relationships rather than an explanation of why the relationships occur. However, it is theory as explanation that allows us to reconcile disparate findings and that should guide application.PMID:38311465 | DOI:10.1017/S0140525X23002261
Source: The Behavioral and Brain Sciences - Category: Neuroscience Authors: Source Type: research