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Science vs. Pseudoscience What is Pseudoscience? The word “pseudo” means false. Pseudoscience directly translated means Fringe Science “false science” Junk Science Hoax Science Basically it is a study or claim that is not backed with any hard Bad Science data or facts. It its a term used to describe something that is reported to be a product of science but in reality it has no connection to proper scientific methodology and cannot be realistically proven Examples of Pseudoscience • • • • • • • Astrology Crop circles 2012 Apocalypse Phrenology ESP Alien encounters Hypnosis And many, many more! Phrenology Astrology • the practice of studying planets and star patterns with the belief that they have a powerful influence on behavior and future outcomes. Science vs. Pseudoscience Science Pseudoscience Its goal is to achieve a more Its goal is more likely to be driven complete understanding of the by personal or private gains (profit physical world. or fame). There is research to back up their claims. Constantly looking to expand knowledge of the subject. Little evidence to support their ideas and the research that is carried out tries only to prove they are right. Explanations must be stated in clear, unambiguous terms. Pseudoscientific explanations tend to be vague and ambiguous. Science or Pseudoscience? Ivory soap floats The Ivory soap ad because of trapped air bubbles .in. the states . soap, NOT because it is 99.4% pure soap. “The soap so pure However, the idea of soap it floats!” floating because it is “pure” made people buy more Ivory soap. Testing the Validity of Astrology • Brainstorm: What are the personality characteristics of a President: