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Title: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis of the Comparison Question Polygraph Test
Language: English
Authors: Honts, Charles R. (ORCID 0000-0002-6925-731X), Thurber, Steven, Handler, Mark
Source: Applied Cognitive Psychology. Mar-Apr 2021 35(2):411-427.
Availability: Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2021
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Information Analyses
Descriptors: Crime, Deception, Measurement Equipment, Meta Analysis, Motivation, Outcome Measures, Accuracy, Generalizability Theory
DOI: 10.1002/acp.3779
ISSN: 0888-4080
Abstract: We conducted a meta-analysis on the most commonly used forensic polygraph test, the Comparison Question Test. We captured as many studies as possible by using broad inclusion criteria. Data and potential moderators were coded from 138 datasets. The meta-analytic effect size including inconclusive outcomes was 0.69 [0.66, 0.79]. We found significant moderator effects. Notably, level of motivation had a positive linear relationship with our outcome measures. Information Gain analysis of CQT outcomes representing the median accuracy showed a significant information increase over interpersonal deception detection across almost the complete range of base rates. Our results suggest that the CQT can be accurate, that experimental studies are generalizable, and no publication bias was detected. We discussed the limitations of the field research literature and problems within polygraph profession that lower field accuracy. We suggest some possible solutions.
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Entry Date: 2021
Accession Number: EJ1290512
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