What is Science & Scientific Knowledge Review

These types of statements can be tested, replicated, and verified by other scientists.

• science

• pseudoscience

These statements cannot be tested and are rather based on a belief, hunch, or gut feeling.

• science

• pseudoscience

These statements consider ALL of the evidence available when drawing a conclusion.

• science

• pseudoscience

These statements may "cherry pick" evidence, or over-hype the facts.

• science

• pseudoscience

Building your home out of concrete bricks will guarantee to keep you 100% safe from tornados.

• science

• pseudoscience

Pure water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.

• science

• pseudoscience

My birthday falls under the sign Sagittarius, therefore that means that I am energetic and adventerous.

• science

• pseudoscience

The National Weather Service predicts that it will be 88 degrees and rainy on Friday based on current satellite and atmosphere readings.

• Science

• pseudoscience

Aliens built the pyramids.

• science

• pseudoscience

In order for a scientific explanation to be considered a scientific explanation of the natural world, it must be supported by ____________.

• an inference or personal opinion

• a conclusion from a speech

• past experiences of the scientist

• experimental data and measurements (evidence)