SAIC Experiment Database Memorandum (1991–1994)
This three-page CIA-released memorandum, dated 25 July 1995 and faxed on 27 July 1995, was authored by Edwin C. May, Ph.D., of the Cognitive Sciences Laboratory at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) in Palo Alto, California. Addressed to Michael Mumford, Ph.D. and Andy Rose, Ph.D. of the American Institutes for Research (AIR), it identifies a complete list of experiments conducted at SAIC under government contract from 4 February 1991 through 30 September 1994. The memo states there is no 'file-drawer problem' since all ten pilot and formal experimental series and all trials are included. It references two final reports on 'Phenomenological Research and Analysis' (February 1993 and 29 September 1994) and presents a summary table listing experiments such as Target Dependencies, AC of Binary Targets, and MFG Replication, together with trial counts, effect sizes, and p-values. The document forms part of the CIA's declassified STARGATE collection concerning anomalous cognition (remote viewing) research.
Description
A July 1995 memorandum from Edwin C. May, Ph.D. of Science Applications International Corporation's Cognitive Sciences Laboratory, listing and summarizing ten parapsychology experiments conducted under government contract between 1991 and 1994. Released via the CIA's STARGATE program archive.
Claims
Ten experiments were conducted by SAIC under government contract between 4 February 1991 and 30 September 1994, encompassing all pilot and formal series with no file-drawer problem.
90%The experiments were conducted from 4 February 1991 through 30 September 1994.
90%Ten experiments were conducted by SAIC under government contract, including all pilot and formal series and all trials, with no file-drawer problem by definition.
75%The experiments studied anomalous cognition, associated with the government's parapsychology/remote viewing research.
70%Experiments such as 'AC of Binary Targets' produced statistically significant results (e.g., effect size 0.123±0.058, p-value 0.017).
60%Experiments produced measurable effect sizes with statistically significant p-values (e.g., 0.124±0.071 p=0.040; 0.123±0.058 p=0.017).
60%
Events
Jul 24, 1995
Memorandum authored
Edwin C. May writes memo identifying and tabulating the SAIC experiment database.
Feb 3, 1991
SAIC experiment program
Ten experiments conducted under government contract from 4 February 1991 through 30 September 1994.
Jul 26, 1995
Fax transmission
Memo faxed as a copy of the report given to AIR.
Sep 15, 2003
CIA declassification release
Approved for release stamp appears throughout the document.
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SAIC experiment program under government contract
Ten anomalous-cognition experiments conducted at SAIC from 4 February 1991 through 30 September 1994.
Jul 26, 1995
Fax transmission to ORD
Report transmitted by fax; copy previously given to AIR reviewers.
Sep 15, 2003
CIA release
Document approved for release by the CIA.
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Phenomena
Extracted text (OCR)
- SAIC - (415) 322-7960 - Created: Thursday, July 27, 1995 14:20- Page 1 of 6 eran rene a Approved-For Release -2003/09/16-- GH RDPI6=00791 R000 20019004627 The Cognitive Sciences Laboratory 330 Cowper Street, Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Voice: 415.327.2007 — Fax: 415.322.7960 An Employee-Owned Company e-mail: may@hildegard.saicmp.com Memorandum Date: 25 July 1995 SG1I To: From: Edwin C. May, Ph.D. Re: SAIC Experiment Database SG1I Ce: | | Michael Mumford, Ph.D. and Andy Rose, Ph.D. (AIR) I have been asked to identify a complete list of experiments that were conducted at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) from 4 February 1991 through 30 September 1994, This memorandum lists the experiments, describes their justification, and tabulates their overall results. In addition, complete references to the original reports will be provided. Background wm" 1 s ra 4 at te t waven a a oda 1 s 1 Approved For Release 2003/09/16 : CIA-RDP96-00791R000200190046-7 ~- . SAIC - (415) 322-7960 - Created: Thursday, July 27, 1995 14:20 - Page 2 of 6 Rare Approved-FerRelease 2003/09/16--CLA-RDPS96-007S1 ROOOZ0UTSIONAE-7 Experiment Database Summary All experiments may be found in one of two documents or additionally in separate publications: (1) May, E. C, Luke, W. L. W., and Lantz, N. D. @ February 1993). Phenomenological Research and Analysis. Final Report: 6.2 and 6.3. (2) May, E. C, Luke, W. L. W., and James, C. L. (29 September 1994), Phenomenological Research and Analysis. Final Report. Ten experiments were conducted by SAIC under government contract. These experiments include all pilot and formal series, and they contain all the trials that were conducted (i.e., there is no file-drawer problem, by definition). Table 1 shows the summary information for the 10 SAIC experiments. Table 1. SAIC Experiment Database (1991-1994) Number Experiment Reference} Trials Effect Size P-Value 1 Target Dependencies 1 (11-30) | 200 0.1244 0.071 | 0.040 2 AC of Binary Targets 1 G1-38) | 300 0.123+0.058 | 0.017 3 MFG Renlication 1 (39-48) 1172, 000s MCF. MCE Approved For Release 2003/09/16 : CIA-RDP96-00791R000200190046-7 roa aerial Cover SReEE Seer eee a SG1I To: - ORD From: Edwin C. May, SAIC Fax Phone Number: (415) 322-7960 Date: Thu, Jul 27, 1995 + 14:22 Transmitting (7) pages, including cover sheet. If there Is difficulty with this transmission, please call: (415) 327-2007 Note: SG1I [___|thls Is a copy of the report | gave to the AIR folks on Wednesday. Please call If you have any questions. | will give you a report about the meeting by Monday. Approved For Release 2003/09/16 : CIA-RDP96-00791R000200190046-7
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