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What we need is better theory, not more data

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 April 2006

Mike Anderson*
Affiliation:
School of Psychology, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, 6009, Australiahttp://www.psy.uwa.edu.au/user/mike/biglab/biglab.htm
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Abstract

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Although I find Blair's case for arguing for the distinction between fluid cognitive functions and general intelligence less than compelling, I believe him. However, I also believe that what is required next is a theory of both general intelligence and fluid cognitive functions that articulates the distinction. In the absence of this, more data, particularly of the neuroscience variety, is likely to stall rather than advance progress.

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