Science is a logical movement carried on by humans. It is designed to discover information about the natural world in which humans live and to discover the ways in which this information can be organized into meaningful patterns. The most important mean of science is to collect facts/data. An ultimate purpose of science is to distinguish the order that exists involving and surrounding by the various facts. In its more usual restricted sense, science refers to a system of acquiring knowledge based on the scientific method, as well as to the organized body of knowledge gained through such research.
Pseudoscience is a body of knowledge, methodology, belief, or practice that is claimed or portrayed as scientific or made to appear scientifically. But pseudoscience does not adhere to the scientific method at all. It lacks supporting evidence or plausibility. Or in other words it lacks scientific status. Pseudoscience is any subject that appears superficially to be scientific but it breaks scientific laws and rules of testability requirements of the scientific method. Pseudoscience has been characterized by the use of vague, exaggerated or untestable claims, lack of openness to testing by other experts, and a lack of progress in theory development.
Scientific and some pseudo scientific methods of human science research employ the procedures of gathering data, formulating a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, and then sharing the knowledge gained with the scientific community. Science and pseudoscience use scientific data findings to interpret research questions. The major difference between scientific and pseudo scientific data interpretation is how the data is interpreted and reported as information.
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Great summarization of the facts and differences between the two. Would have liked to hear more about what you felt on the subject.
I think that you did a good job in describing the methodology of Science and Pseudoscience, but your comparison was a bit lacking. But a good post overall.
Excellect presentation of the facts. Well summarized, especially explaining the differences between the two, and then what ties them together. Would like to hear more of an opinion as well.
Hey.
I thought my post sounded scientific...but you definitely beat me on that one. Good comparisions for sure, learned a bit more. What do you really think about Pseudoscience?? Do you believe they exist and help people?
I found it interesting how you described the "major" difference between science and pseudoscience. It gives a unique perspective. The post was interesting to read, but seemed slightly uncharacteristic and unopinionated. I would love to see your opinion and maybe some examples of each "science". Great job on the post!
~Lindsey~
That was an easy read. Short and to the point. Good insite. Nicely done.
-Dustin
sweeeeeeeeeeet. good job getting all that info into one idea that I could understand. I like the changing of the colors of your font (it made me feel like I was on acid) Great post.
Jake
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