Psychical Research:
- Definition: Psychical research, also known as parapsychology, is the study of paranormal phenomena and experiences that cannot be explained by current scientific understanding. It includes the investigation of topics such as telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, psychokinesis, and life after death.
- Scope: Researchers in psychical research aim to apply scientific methods to the study of paranormal experiences. This involves conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing results to determine if there is any evidence of paranormal phenomena.
- History: The field has a long history, with organizations such as the Society for Psychical Research (SPR) being established in the late 19th century. Notable figures in psychical research include William James, Frederic W. H. Myers, and J.B. Rhine.
Physical Research:
- Definition: Physical research typically refers to scientific investigations in various fields that focus on the properties and behavior of physical entities. This could include research in physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and other natural sciences.
- Scope: Physical research encompasses a wide range of disciplines, each with its own methods and goals. In physics, for example, researchers may explore the fundamental forces and particles in the universe. In chemistry, studies may focus on the composition and properties of matter.
- Methods: Scientific methods such as observation, experimentation, and mathematical modeling are crucial in physical research. The goal is often to understand the underlying principles governing the physical world and to make predictions based on those principles.
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Shervan K Shahhian
LIBERTY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 