Who We Are
The Astro Investigators are a group of astrologers dedicated to the scientific scrutiny of long held astrological concepts. Our home base is the Astrological Institute of Research (AIR) headquarters in West Hartford, CT, USA, and we work with colleagues throughout the world. With the aid of AIR's research software, we formulate hypotheses and gather and analyze data to determine the statistical significance
and validity of chosen axioms.
Executive Board
Alphee Lavoie  |
Executive Director | Founder of AIR Software, Professional Astrologer for over 40 years, NCGR Level IV, Astro Trader |
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Peter Standaart
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Data and Operations Director | Musician, College Instructor, IT Analyst, Astro Trader |
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Debbie Corkindale
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Media Director | Psychotherapist, IT Professional, Astro Trader |
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Denis Picard
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Remote Chapter Director | Interior Design Professional, Astro Trader |
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Kathy
Jo Stefanik
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Independent Projects Director | Retired IT Professional |
Scientific Method Function: noun Date: 1854: principles and procedures for the systematic pursuit of knowledge involving the recognition and formulation of a problem, the collection of data through observation and experiment, and the formulation and testing of hypotheses (Merriam-Webster, 2002). Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. Retrieved January 3, 2003, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/home.htm)
Most scientific disciplines employ four discrete steps when researching phenomena in their sphere of knowledge and The Astro Investigators have adopted these fundamental guidelines in their research work:
1. Observation of a phenomenon.
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2. Formulation of an hypothesis to explain the phenomenon.
3. Gathering data concerning the hypothesis.
4. Analyzing and interpreting the data gathered to see if
it supports the hypothesis.