Question

the following questions (among others) should be asked when evaluating whether a study represents real science or pseudoscience. place the questions in the order of when they come up in the scientific process. start by choosing the first item in the sequence and clicking, dragging, or using your keyboard to select it. is there an initial observation based on observable and quantifiable phenomena? has the observation given rise to a clear and measurable hypothesis? is there a carefully designed, reproducible experiment with sufficient sample sizes, clearly identified experimental variables, and control groups? has the hypothesis generated testable and falsifiable predictions? did scientific conclusions logically follow from analysis of the experimental results to support, or fail to support, the hypothesis? have the results undergone review from practicing scientists and been published in an established scientific journal?

Explanation:

The scientific process starts with observation, then hypothesis - formation, experiment - design, prediction - generation, conclusion - drawing, and finally peer - review and publication.

Answer:

1. Is there an initial observation based on observable and quantifiable phenomena?
2. Has the observation given rise to a clear and measurable hypothesis?
3. Is there a carefully designed, reproducible experiment with sufficient sample sizes, clearly identified experimental variables, and control groups?
4. Has the hypothesis generated testable and falsifiable predictions?
5. Did scientific conclusions logically follow from analysis of the experimental results to support, or fail to support, the hypothesis?
6. Have the results undergone review from practicing scientists and been published in an established scientific journal?