Science, Pseudoscience, and The Scientific Method

Question 1

There is unmistakable scientific evidence that Bigfoot exists.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Astronomy- study of celestial objects such as stars, planets, and moons

Accepted Answer

Science

Question 3

The first step of the scientific method is to form a hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

The unicorn was a creature that once existed on the Earth and fossils have been found.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

There is good evidence for the existence of ghosts and spirits.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

ESP- stands for extrasensory perception. It is a sixth sense or having psychic abilities

Accepted Answer

PseudoScience

Question 7

Aliens- extraterrestial life or life which does not come from Earth

Accepted Answer

PseudoScience

Question 8

Oceanography- also known as marine science and oceanology, the study of the ocean.

Accepted Answer

Science

Question 9

Which of the following is a pseudoscience?

Accepted Answer

Astrology

Question 10

Cryptozoology- the search for animals whose existence has not yet been proven

Accepted Answer

PseudoScience

Question 11

A collection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regarded as being based on scientific method

Accepted Answer

Pseudoscience

Question 12

Essential oils, crystals, stones, and homeopathy have been proven to be effective by science.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

Chemistry- studies the composition, structure, properties, and change of matter

Accepted Answer

Science

Question 14

Zoology- study of animals including habit, structure, and evolution.

Accepted Answer

Science

Question 15

Botany- the study of plant life such as trees, flowers, and fungi

Accepted Answer

Science

Question 16

Biology- natural science that studies life and living organisms

Accepted Answer

Science

Question 17

Numerology- belief in divine, mystical, relationship between a number and an event.

Accepted Answer

PseudoScience

Question 18

Geology- the study of the Earth, rocks, and the processes that change them.

Accepted Answer

Science

Question 19

There is unmistakable scientific evidence that the Jackelope exists.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 20

Which of the following is the second step of the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

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Question 21

Drugs such a Ibuprofen, Tylenol, and Aspirin have been tested by double blind studies.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 22

Science does not prove claims, it attempts to disprove them.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

Feng Shui- ancient art and science in China that reveals how to balance life energies

Accepted Answer

PseudoScience

Question 24

Tarot Cards, Palm Reading, Ouija Boards, Horoscopes.

Accepted Answer

Pseudoscience

Question 25

Astrology- includes the zodiac, horoscopes, and tarot card reading.

Accepted Answer

PseudoScience

Science, Pseudoscience, and The Scientific Method

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Science, Pseudoscience, and The Scientific Method

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