Abstract

Summarizes the theoretical predictions of decision augmentation theory (DAT), reviews the criteria for valid retrospective tests, and analyzes the historical random number generator (RNG) database. Findings from a prospective test of DAT are also summarized. The authors review and comment on 6 published articles that discuss DAT\'s earlier formalism (i.e., intuitive data sorting). Findings from 2 studies support a force-like mechanism. An analysis of W. G. Braud\'s (1990) hemolyis study confirms his finding in favor of an influence model over a selection model, and W. G. Braud and M. J. Schlitz (1989) demonstrated a force-like interaction in their remote staring experiment. Six circumstantial arguments against an influence hypothesis are presented. Based on the data it is suggested that overall, the physical RNG database cannot be explained by an influence model.