Science vs. Pseudoscience

A collection of ideas and beliefs that sound like science but not supported by evidence, such as astrology, is known as...

• Pseudoscience

• Fact

• Theory

• Law

In order for an explanation to be considered scientific, it must be based on ____________.

• an inference
• a conclusion
• past experience
• evidence

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Which is not a pseudoscience?

• Healing magnets

• Astrology

• Homeopathy

• Chemistry

The prefix "pseudo" means:

• false

• true

• understand

• science

If something cannot be observed using the 5 senses, is not testable or measurable, then it is not science.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

Science or Pseudoscience: Start with your conclusion, then work backwards to look for evidence that supports it.

• Science

• Pseudoscience

Which one the following is NOT a branch of science, but a pseudoscience because it is not testable, repeatable and measurable.

• A. astronomy: study of physical objects (such as stars, galaxies, planets, moons, asteroids, comets and nebulae) and processes (such as supernovae explosions, gamma ray bursts, and cosmic microwave background radiation)

• B. physics: the study of properties of matter and energy (mechanics, heat, light and other radiation, sound, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of atoms)

• C. biology: the study of living organisms

• D. Feng Shui - A Chinese method of arranging objects and living spaces in a certain way to ensure a happy and harmonious life

Science or Pseudoscience: Changing the data so that it supports my conclusion.

• Science

• Pseudoscience

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-PS4-4

Science or Pseudoscience:  Designing an experiment to test the durability of a new type of rope.

• Science
• Pseudoscience

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Science or Pseudoscience:  Using technology to measure distance during an investigation.

• Science
• Pseudoscience