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Table 1 Concurrence between test participants’ sensation and the treatment intervention.

From: Perception of Therapeutic Qi, a Nonmechanical, Nonpsychological Factor in Acupuncture That Originates from the Therapist

 

Number of correct guesses (total guesses)

% in

p*

1st phase

2nd phase

Both phases

Both phases

Both phases

More intense/ stronger

10 (15)

7 (11)

17 (26)

65

0.117

More eventful

10 (13)

10 (15)

20 (28)

71

0.023

Guess when treated

10 (10)

12 (18)

22 (28)

79

0.003

  1. *Chi-squared test.