Pseudoscience & Evaluating Websites

According to the text, _________ is a perfect example of pseudoscience.

____________ is the tendency to interpret new evidence as confirmation of your existing beliefs.

Scientists work to find holes in existing theories and NOT trying to only support their already formed ideas.

• True

• False

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After reading the article, which example I showed was the most interesting to you on the board?

Why did that example catch your attention?

Let's evaluate a website! Google this: "How much oil is left in the world?"

Find how many YEARS we have left of oil and write the answer here.

What is the name of the website and URL you used to answer the last question?

Use the "Pseudoscience" and "Evaluating Website" information.

Why (or why not) can you trust the information on the website? (3 sentences)

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