Detail, dynamics and depth: useful correctives for some current research trends.

Nelson, Barnaby; Hartmann, Jessica A; Parnas, Josef · Br J Psychiatry · 2018

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Abstract

Several research trends in contemporary psychiatry would benefit from greater emphasis on detailed assessment, modelling dynamic change, and micro-level analysis. This may assist with clarifying nosological and pathoaetiological issues. We make this case by referring to three areas: psychopathology and nosology; prediction research; and 'big N' data sets.Declaration of interestNone.

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