Predictive Value of Alexithymia
Review of APA Statistical Guidelines: "Predictive Value of Alexithymia: A Prospective Study in Somatizing Patients"
The August 1999 article in the American Psychologist discusses proper statistical methods and how they should be utilized in journal articles. Using some of the guidelines put forth in the article, I will attempt to show the extent to which Bach & Bach (1995) follow these principles.
The article in question investigates the role of alexithymia as a predictor of persistent somatization. The …
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…future.
I would have to say that although the article does not cover all the topics outlined in the APA article it does have statistical merit. The presentation of the data and the analyses used were effective but common enough for anyone interested in the topic to quickly understand the effect shown. Although the research itself does not reach any groundbreaking findings, the paper is presented well enough to definitely insight further, more useful research.
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