Question

baloney detection: science vs. pseudoscience
fill in the graphic organizer below comparing science vs. pseudoscience characteristics:

science

pseudoscience

Explanation:

Science is based on evidence - gathered through systematic observation, experimentation, and peer - review. It is self - correcting and the claims are testable. Pseudoscience lacks rigorous evidence, often relies on anecdotes, and makes claims that are not falsifiable or are not subject to proper scientific scrutiny. Here are some common comparisons: Science uses the scientific method (observation, hypothesis, experiment, analysis, conclusion), has reproducible results, and is open to new evidence that may change theories. Pseudoscience may use emotional appeals, cherry - pick data, and resist change despite new evidence.

Answer:

Science	Pseudoscience
Uses the scientific method	Lacks a proper scientific method
Results are reproducible	Results are often not reproducible
Theories change with new evidence	Resists change in the face of new evidence
Claims are testable and falsifiable	Claims are often not testable or falsifiable
Peer - reviewed	Lacks peer - review or has non - scientific peer - review