Posted by Bekka H. on January 13, 2002, at 14:30:38
In reply to Re: Let's take a poll if someone should be blocked!!!!, posted by Bekka H. on January 13, 2002, at 1:53:02
On second thought. . . I wish to add something to my previous post. I do prefer Psychobabble over the undisciplined, "free for all" atmosphere of the usenet groups; however, something has occurred to me that might be important for Dr. Bob's study. As I understand clinical research, when patients are chosen to participate in a study, first they must meet certain criteria in order to be considered as possible candidates. Once they meet those criteria, however, shouldn't anyone who meets those criteria be allowed to participate, regardless of their point of view? I understand that you cannot eliminate people from a clinical study just because you fear they might cause the results to be skewed in a particular way. Dr. Bob, are you eliminating clinical subjects/deleting posts that will cause an outcome that is opposite to the one you are counting on or hoping for? Are you manipulating the data?
From a support group standpoint, I prefer Psychobabble's format. From a research study standpoint, however, deleting data that you don't like or that doesn't fit your theories, is an unacceptable practice.
poster:Bekka H.
thread:89921
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