The social sciences needs more than integrative experimental designs: We need better theories

Behavioral and Brain Sciences 47:e47 (2024)
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Abstract

Almaatouq et al.'s prescription for more integrative experimental designs is welcome but does not address an equally important problem: Lack of adequate theories. We highlight two features theories ought to satisfy: “Well-specified” and “grounded.” We discuss the importance of these features, some positive exemplars, and the complementarity between the target article's prescriptions and improved theorizing.

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