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Thomson assures Ledermann that he understands his hesitation at accepting the post at Moray House. He also refers to calculations of Ledermann's, stating that they agree with his own, but since there are errors in Thomson's earlier calculations, will need to be checked again. He comments briefly on his disappointment at the delay in publication of the new edition of The Factorial Analysis of Human Ability.

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Thomson mentions a paper of Mr Hardie's and indicates that he would like to discuss this with Ledermann.

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The table to which Thomson refers possibly comes from Burt's The Factors of the Mind. Thomson discusses the table at length, illustrating with calculations and matrices throughout.

Written on the back of several copies of the preliminary notice for the twelfth International Congress of Psychology.

Scope and Contents Thomson also wishes Ledermann and his family a Happy New Year, and asks Ledermann about the university examinations process in Germany, telling him of his own experience. Thomson discusses dice throwing, referring to his own article, a Hierarchy without a General Factor, from the British Journal of Psychology, and his own experiments with dice. The letter is written on the back of several tables and graphs regarding...

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Thomson also apologises for being unable to attend the ceremony, and refers to Ledermann having to split his home up.

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The collection largely consists of letters from Godfrey Thomson to Ledermann. Many are highly mathematical in content, containing formulae and mathematical notation, though they also regard social events and contain enquiries from Thomson with regards to the safety of Ledermann's family throughout the war.

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Thomson also reflects on the war, and sends his regards to Ledermann's parents.

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Thomson confirms arrangements for he and Ledermann's meeting, and asks him to bring Bartlett's offprints with him.

Scope and Contents The lecture comprises of Thomson's advice to new and inexperienced lecturers, and covers topics such as the audibility and clarity of the lecturer; the importance of the lecturer believing in what they are saying; the importance of engaging with the audience; effective use of blackboards, notes, diagrams, examples and models; and the use of humour. Thomson's humour is clear throughout. The advice he offers is actually very unusual for this time – Lawn et all describe it as ...