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pepyto

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on: Jul 19, 2018
What are some questions one might ask in order to determine whether a piece of science is junk science?
 
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Define junk science.
 
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amy.lauersdorf90

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a. Who is paying for the study?
b. What is the reputation of the scientists involved?
c. What is the source of the information?
d. Is the science/methodology sound?
e. Does it sound too extreme?

Answer to Question 2

Junk science is the selective use of data, style, or scientific-like methods to advance a political or economic agenda.


pepyto

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM

jamesnevil303

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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