Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena
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The Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena (ASSAP) is a United Kingdom-based learned society, education and research charity,[4] dedicated to scientifically investigate alleged paranormal and anomalous phenomena, with a view to approaching the subject in its entirety rather than looking into the psychology of individual phenomenon.[5] They also hold training days for would-be investigators and provide research grants.[6][7]
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Founded | 10 June 1981 (1981-06-10) |
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Founder | Hugh Pincott Vernon Harrison Bob Rickard Jenny Randles Hilary Evans |
Purpose | Investigate paranormal phenomena |
Location | |
Area served | United Kingdom |
Chair | Christian Jensen Romer |
Treasurer | Dr. Rebecca Smith (parapsychologist) |
Secretary | Claire Davy |
Key people | [1] Lionel Fanthorpe[2] Michael Bentine[3] |
Revenue | £11,943 |
Volunteers | 500 |
Website | www |
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ASSAP's refusal to accept populist explanations for ghosts and its focus on recording of experience rather than phenomena has garnered cautious praise from skeptics.[8] The first part of their investigative process, which is used to detect obvious fraud, is kept a secret from the public.[9]