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 Articles ~ Research ~ D/C Electromagnetic fields and paranormal activity associated with ghostly phenomena

Abstract

This multiphase study was performed to find if D/C (Direct Current) electromagnetic fields are associated with ghostly phenomena.

Null Hypothesis: D/C electromagnetic fields are associated with ghostly phenomena.

Alternative Hypothesis: D/C electromagnetic fields are associated with ghostly phenomena or Ghosts do not exist.

Introduction

Are D/C electromagnetic fields are associated with ghostly phenomena and some paranormal activity? This article presents the collected data from from test sites and environmentally controlled and monitored conditions in accordance with SGHA Method 001. (Click here to read more about this method).

Materials and Methods

This study was carried out using SGHA Method 001, a double blind study which compares data that is collected in "haunted" and "non-haunted" (controlled) environments.

Researchers were trained to use gauss meters and the Trifield Natural EM meter. The meters were used in a total of 50 ghost hunts, 25 in Test sites, 25 in Control Sites. A measured response was indicated by measurements above 3 nanotesla if a known source could not be identified. The test was initiated in February 2000 and concluded in April of 2006.

The data collected was analyzed by standard deviation and a two sample (paired) T-Test.

NEGATIVE CONTROL POSITIVE CONTROL
Date + Result
02/12/2000
5
10/14/2000
6
03/03/2001
10
06/16/2001
3
10/13/2001
4
01/19/2002
7
05/16/2002
10
05/18/2002
3
07/20/2002
7
10/19/2002
5
05/24/2003
9
07/19/2003
6
08/30/2003
4
10/11/2003
7
11/08/2003
9
04/17/2004
11
05/08/2004
3
07/24/2004
10
09/18/2004
8
03/12/2005
4
05/14/2005
7
06/11/2005
9
08/20/2005
6
09/10/2005
3
03/15/2006
0
Date + Result
03/26/2000
2
06/09/2001
0
07/22/2001
1
10/20/2001
4
04/12/2002
0
06/23/2002
2
08/24/2002
3
06/15/2002
2
08/14/2002
0
10/12/2002
5
03/29/2003
2
08/09/2003
0
09/13/2003
0
10/25/2003
1
02/14/2004
3
06/22/2004
1
08/14/2004
2
10/09/2004
0
10/23/2004
4
11/13/2004
2
02/19/2005
4
07/23/2005
2
10/08/2005
0
10/22/2005
2
04/22/2006
1

Results

Repeated Measures Analysis Summary
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Number of repeated measures is 2
Number of subjects read in 25

Means and standard deviations for 2 repeated measures:

1)POSITIVE: mean = 6.24 s.d. = 2.83255
2)NEGATIVE: mean = 1.72 s.d. = 1.48661

Mean Difference = 4.52 s.d.(difference) = 3.20312

95% C.I. about Mean Difference is (3.19711, 5.84289)

Paired t-test
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Hypotheses:

Ho: The mean difference between pairs is 0.
Ha: The mean difference between pairs is not 0.

Calculated t = 7.05561 with 24 D.F. p = < 0.001 (two-sided)

A paired t-test was performed to determine if there was a difference between paired differences of POSITIVE and NEGATIVE.

There is evidence that the mean difference (M=4.52, SD =3.20312, N= 25)
is statistically different than 0, t(24)=7.06, two-tail p< 0.001.

Based on the data obtained during the testing period, the null hypothesis is accepted. Submitted to Research for further investigation and research beyond Method 1 parameters.

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