Question

which of these gives the best indication that a health product is based on pseudoscience?

a. there is no link to information about clinical trials on the companys website.

b. the research regarding the product’s effectiveness is conducted by doctors at a university.

c. the product is inexpensive.

d. the product was developed by scientists at a hospital.

Explanation:

To determine which option indicates pseudoscience, we analyze each:

• Option A: Pseudoscientific health products often lack valid clinical trial evidence. If a company’s website has no link to clinical trial info, it suggests they may not have scientific proof, a key pseudoscience sign.
• Option B: Research by university doctors implies scientific credibility, not pseudoscience.
• Option C: Cost (inexpensive) doesn’t relate to scientific validity; a product can be cheap and science - based or expensive and pseudoscientific.
• Option D: Development by hospital scientists also implies scientific credibility, not pseudoscience.

Answer:

A. There is no link to information about clinical trials on the company's website.