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Advanced topics
Donald J. Krapohl, Pamela K. Shaw — Fundamentals of Polygraph Practice,
This is a textbook chapter synthesizing existing knowledge on advanced polygraph practice topics, not original research with statistical findings.
Abstract
This is Chapter 11 ('Advanced Topics') from the textbook Fundamentals of Polygraph Practice by Donald J. Krapohl and Pamela K. Shaw, published in 2015. It is an educational textbook chapter covering advanced practice topics in polygraphy, not an empirical research study.
Methodology
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Why This Cannot Be Analyzed as Research
The source material is an educational textbook chapter, not an original research paper. It does not contain:
- Original experimental research with participants or sample sizes
- Novel statistical findings or accuracy rates from new data collection
- A methods section describing research design
- Results from hypothesis testing
The chapter appears to cover advanced practice topics such as polygraph screening, post-conviction sex offender testing (PCSOT), report writing, ethics, and legal considerations — synthesizing existing knowledge rather than presenting new empirical findings.
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