Title

Characteristic Test for EVP

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Online in ATransC best Practices. The article has been reviewed by one person.

Abstract

There are a number of characteristics commonly associated with Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP). If a possible EVP does not exhibit at least some of these characteristics, it may be prudent to set it aside until more evidence is available. This is not to say that a previously unknown characteristic may not be found in a "genuine" EVP, but the majority of examples clearly show a number of these characteristics, especially items 6, 7 and 9, below. As such, it is recommended that experimenters and researchers become familiar with this list, and seriously consider using it as a means of avoiding false positives.

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Using a Second Recorder to Eliminate False Positive Reports of EVP
 

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Abstract

It is easy to record environmental sounds that are natural, but that sometimes sound like EVP. The problem is finding a way to guard against mistaking ambient or normal sounds as being paranormal. This Best Practice recommends that a second audio recorder be used when the person is unable to assure control of ambient sounds while recording for EVP.

Sound reproduction varies among types and designs of recorders. There are many elements in the design of IC recorders, the type of recorder commonly used for EVP recording, that can cause sound to be poorly recorded and reproduced. To assure that suspected EVP are not just poorly reproduced normal sound, this Best Practice recommends that a backup recorder be used that is able to record and reproduce sound at a superior fidelity to that of the main EVP recorder.

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Objectivity Test for EVP

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Abstract

This is a Best Practice providing a methodology for  evaluating technology and examples of EVP to help distinguish between mundane sounds and EVP.

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Peer-Reviewed Online Journal

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Abstract

This article recommends a methodology intended to provide authors of articles on frontier subjects a means of producing reliable source articles while fostering a culture of cooperation which will lead to continuous improvement.

In established subject areas as found in mainstream science, articles intended to be a reliable source such as a research report, are generally written by people holding an academic degree in the subject of the article. There are "peers" who hold similar or same degrees and who have similar experience in the subject. There is also an established culture of collaboration and community support in established subject areas, which assures the availability of peer reviewers.

Academic degrees in frontier subjects from accredited colleges and universities often do not exist. If a person studying the frontier subject does have an advanced academic degree, it will likely be in a different field. Thus, the people studying frontier subjects generally lack formal training in the subject. Also, the culture may not have an established expectation of peer support and collaboration. Because of this dynamic, articles on the subject are usually not vetted by peers, and cannot be seen as a reliable sources.
 

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4Celll Protocol for EVP

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Abstract

An effective way to use EVP as a research tool for studying etheric to physical influences is to organize a team of people who can work together to conduct single Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) recording sessions. Based on the success of the 4Cell EVP Demonstration, it is thought that a small group of people strictly following a predetermined experimental protocol can reasonably expect to record specific responses to questions.

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