Science vs Pseudoscience

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What is science?

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Science is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe.

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What is pseudoscience?

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Pseudoscience refers to beliefs or practices that claim to be scientific but lack empirical evidence and cannot be tested or falsified.

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What is an example of a scientific claim?

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The claim that wearing masks reduces COVID-19 transmission is based on scientific evidence and research.

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What is an example of a pseudoscientific claim?

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The belief that aliens built the pyramids is a pseudoscientific claim as it lacks credible evidence.

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What does 'cherry picking' evidence mean?

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Cherry picking is the act of selectively presenting evidence that supports a claim while ignoring evidence that contradicts it.

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How do scientists reach conclusions?

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Scientists reach conclusions through observation, experimentation, and analysis of data.

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What is the importance of peer review in science?

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Peer review is important because it ensures that research is evaluated by other experts in the field, which helps validate findings.

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What distinguishes science from pseudoscience?

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Science relies on empirical evidence and the scientific method, while pseudoscience lacks rigorous testing and validation.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is a theory in scientific terms?

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A theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.