BIOMATH
Mathematical formulations are the ultimate goal of theoretical conception. At the same time insufficient mathematical or statistical insight constitutes a danger to scientific endeavours.
One example is the excesssive reliance on variable-centered statistics, which often makes largely unjustified assumptions on normal distribution of attributes in ground populations.
The main person-centered method is Configural Frequency Analysis, which allows for the analysis of SYNDROMES. It is sadly underused in science with dire consequences for psychopathology.
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Configural Frequency Analysis
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Not grasping patterns as you should?
- This presentation only accepted as poster at the 2016 biannual conference of the Swiss Society for Psychiatric Epidemiology is a bold attempt to clarify the issue of the extreme neglect of statistics allowing to acquire (the frequency of) patterns directly at data acquisition by combining Venn-diagrams, distinction of 4D-symbolic thought (Graeme Halford) from movemnet-related/intuitive processing (Rizzolatti) and the highest motivational levele i.e. Uncertainty-orientation (Richard Sorrentino), symbolic thought.
