Science Vs PsuedoScience

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

n order for an explanation to be considered scientific, it must be based on ______.

• an inference

• a conclusion

• past experience

• evidence

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which is not a pseudoscience?

• Chemistry

• Healing magnets

• Astrology

• Homeopathy

The prefix "pseudo" means:

• false

• true

• understand

• science

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

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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

• Science

• Psuedoscience

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

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 and processes

• B. Physics: the study of properties of matter and energy

• C. Biology: the study of living organisms

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