Data Definitions for Data File KPU_1037_data The table below describes all the columns and data values in the data file KPU_1037_data.csv for the study with registration id number 1037 on the KPU study registry (https://koestlerunit.wordpress.com/study-registry/registered-studies/). The study was a test of ‘Precognitive priming of compound remote associates: Using an implicit creative insight task to elicit precognition’ conducted by David Vernon.
Variable or Variable or Column Description Data Value Descriptions or Column Name Decodes 1 = Prime list 1 A Prime list 2 = Prime list 2 B Main language check En = English 1 = Male C Gender 2 = Female D Age Age in years 1 =Strongly disagree 2 =Moderately disagree 3 =Slightly disagree 4 =Uncertain 5 = Slightly agree The soul continues to exist though the body may 6 = Moderately agree E die. 7 =Strongly agree Some individuals are able to levitate (lift) objects same as above F through mental forces. G Black magic really exists. same as above H Black cats can bring bad luck. same as above Your mind or soul can leave your body and travel same as above I (astral projection). J The abominable snowman of Tibet exists. same as above K Astrology is a way to accurately predict the future. same as above L There is a devil. same as above Psychokinesis, the movement of objects through same as above M psychic powers, does exist. N Witches do exist. same as above O If you break a mirror, you will have bad luck. same as above During altered states, such as sleep or trances, the same as above P spirit can leave the body. Q The Loch Ness monster of Scotland exists. same as above R The horoscope accurately tells a person’s future. same as above Page 1 of 2
S I believe in God same as above A person’s thoughts can influence the movement same as above T of a physical object. Through the use of formulas and incantations, it is same as above U possible to cast spells on people V The number “13” is unlucky. same as above W Reincarnation does occur. same as above X There is life on other planets. same as above Y Some psychics can accurately predict the future. same as above Z There is a heaven and a hell. same as above AA Mind reading is not possible same as above AB There are actual cases of witchcraft. same as above AC It is possible to communicate with the dead. same as above Some people have an unexplained ability to predict same as above AD the future. Score of how many primed CRAT items Score out of 10 AE correctly answered Score of how many unprimed CRAT items Score out of 10 AF correctly answered Score of how many post-test practice CRAT Score out of 10 AG items correctly answered Score of how many post-test practice CRAT Score out of 10 AH items correctly answered 1=very unmotivated 2=moderately unmotivated 3= uncertain 4= moderately motivated AI How motivated were you to complete the task? 5= very motivated 1=very unpleasant 2=moderately unpleasant 3= uncertain 4= moderately pleasant AJ How pleasant did you find the task overall? 5= very pleasant
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