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From: kdq@emoryi.jpl.nasa.gov (Kevin Quitt)
Subject: Re: Stapp, PK & Physics Today
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On 30 Nov 1995 18:07:13 GMT, ydobyns@flagstaff.princeton.edu (York H. Dobyns)
wrote:
>There are several possible answers to this question, but the most direct
>is that the evidence from laboratory studies (which I presume comprise
>Corda Mae's "statistical" proof) does not suggest that any specific
>individual should be able to perform the kind of short-term clear-cut
>demonstration that Randi calls for. Now, if Randi's challenge were
>rephrased to allow an experimental program lasting several weeks, one
>might see something....

The exact rules are between the one performing the demonstration and Randi.
Mostly what is required is a clear agreement on what constitutes failure and
what constitutes success.  Certainly not impossible to achieve.


>>Kevin D Quitt  USA 91351-4454		96.37% of all statistics are made up
>
>Does the signature line indicate that you don't believe statistical
>evidence of any kind? 

No.  Certainly untrue if raw data are available.


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