Thursday, February 4, 2010

Write a paper on ';False vs Real Science';. Pick a topic as ';real'; and a related topic as ';false'; any ideas?

Tell how each does or does not follow the scientific method. Why is one ';real'; and one ';false';. I need a really good grade. Need some ideas that will stand out.Write a paper on ';False vs Real Science';. Pick a topic as ';real'; and a related topic as ';false'; any ideas?
Real Science: Evolution. Proven by testing, research, reason, and logic.





False Science: Creationism. Proven by a book, written thousands of years ago, that says so.Write a paper on ';False vs Real Science';. Pick a topic as ';real'; and a related topic as ';false'; any ideas?
Real Science: Evolution


False : ';intelligent design';





Real Science: The development of consciousness through experiential learning.


False: The belief that we all have given our personalities and intelligence through ';gifts of God';





Real Science: Medical science and practice


False: Chiropractice





Real Science: The tested and known fact that schizophrenia and depression are biological illnesses


False: The idea that mental illness comes from personal defects of character or ';demons'; possessing the mind.





Real Science: The big bang theory


False: The book of Genesis





In short:





The Scientific Method: Any idea or theory supported by scientifically controlled, recorded and repeatedly conducted clinical trial methods, research and testing.





The Other: Ideas, notions or ';theories'; that rely on testimonials (personal experience stories) that cannot be proven (can't go back in time), that rely on untestable circumstances, possible circumstantial connections portrayed as ';evidence'; and most importantly, relying on people's personal ';belief'; of something existing, without demand for repeated proofs to show that something, or some occurrence existed in real space and time.





Non-controlled studies (look up scientific controls in research), poorly documented studies, studies that are not repeatedly (to prove their veracity over repeatedly trials), or studies that don't exist are red flags for theories or ideas that rely mostly on people's willingness to accept a notion or theory without sufficient proof.





This is usually done by pulling on people's personal credibility (don't you believe?) or intelligence, their ';faith'; in God that is supported by fear of retribution for questioning or non-faith.





In quack medicine, the use of highly technical jargon, poor proofs, reliance on people's ignorance and willingness and desire to believe are big factors in its spread.






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