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The role of auxiliary assumptions in the falsification of ergonomics theories
- DOI:
- 10.1080/14639220902853070
pages 220-229
Available online: 29 May 2009Abstract
Based on the accusations that some important ergonomics theories are not falsifiable, the present article reflects on the issue in a different way than has been previously presented by ergonomics researchers. This discussion highlights the importance of auxiliary assumptions in deriving testable predictions and emphasises the complications that result from understanding falsification. These arguments are made more concrete by considering them in the context of an important ergonomics theory that has been the target of falsification-related accusations – Multiple Resource Theory. Finally, the implications of this specific discussion for larger philosophical issues relevant to the falsification of ergonomics theories are explicated.
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- Available online: 29 May 2009
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- a New Mexico State University, PO Box 30001, Las Cruces, NM 88003–8001, USA
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David Trafimow is a Professor of Psychology at New Mexico State University. His main areas of interest are in social cognition, philosophy of science, and methodology.
Stephen Rice is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at New Mexico State University. His main areas of interest are automation, disaster warning systems, and aviation psychology.
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