Detail, dynamics and depth: useful correctives for some current research trends.
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Biomedical Research
- Mental Disorders
- Psychiatry
- Psychopathology