James Grice

James Grice is a Professor of Psychology at Oklahoma State University, affiliated with the Department of Psychology since 2009. He holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of New Mexico (1995). His research focuses on applied statistics, personality and individual differences, and the history and philosophy of science. He advocates for observation-oriented modeling (OOM) as an alternative to traditional statistical methods, emphasizing person-centered analyses and pattern detection.

Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Statistical Methods in Psychology, Personality, and History of the Human Soul, reflecting his expertise in both quantitative methods and theoretical psychology. Grice’s work spans interdisciplinary areas, including studies on honey bee behavior, clinical decision-making in oncology, and the philosophical underpinnings of psychological theories.

His recent publications emphasize methodological rigor, challenging conventional statistical practices and advocating for transparent, pattern-based approaches. Key contributions include critiques of null hypothesis significance testing and the development of OOM frameworks for analyzing individual-level data patterns.