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This assignment is intended to assess your ability to: Distinguish science from pseudoscience

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This assignment is intended to assess your ability to: Distinguish science from pseudoscience. Give examples of pseudoscience. Explain why humans have a strong desire to believe in pseudoscience. Action Items Review this unit's Key Points and videos. In your own words, answer the questions in the SCIE 210 Unit 2 Assignment Download SCIE 210 Unit 2 AssignmentWord document. Prepare your assignment for submission: Make sure to follow APA format, which requires in-text citations for all borrowed information as well as a list of references.

SCIE 210: Unit 2 Assignment

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Define pseudoscience.

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What does pseudoscience have in common with science?

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What are the differences between science and pseudoscience?

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Provide two examples of pseudoscience.

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i.              Why do people want to accept it as true?

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ii.             Is belief in this pseudoscience dangerous? Why or why not?

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Example 2: Type your answer here

i.              Why do people want to accept it as true?

 

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     ii. Is belief in this pseudoscience dangerous? Why or why not?

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References

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