Is that Good Science? A Guide to Cutting through BS

Part of getting an education isn’t about learning what to think, it is about learning how to find good information. When it comes to scientific literature [especially on-line], it’s hard to separate the good from the bad if you don’t know what to look for. With the emergence of pseudoscience in the mainstream I think it’s important to go over a few red flags when it comes to claims being made.

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May 8, 2014 | Categories: Thoughts from the Lab | Tags: blog, DPchallenge, Education, peer reviewed, political issues, pseudoscience, science | 4 Comments