Q1. What is junk science? a. Research lacking empirical evidence b. Unscientific research lacking rigorous methodology c. Flawed research designs d. Research lacking adherence to scientific principles |
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Q2. Which of the following is a characteristic of junk science? a. Peer-reviewed evaluation b. Selective data interpretation c. Transparent methodology d. Consensus within the scientific community |
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Q3. What is the role of peer review in scientific research? a. Evaluating research methodologies b. Analyzing data c. Validating research conclusions d. All of the above |
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Q4. What does junk science often rely on to support predetermined conclusions? a. Conflicting evidence b. Robust evidence c. Misinterpreted data d. Established scientific principles |
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Q5. Which of the following is a consequence of overgeneralization in junk science? a. Replication of results by other researchers b. Recognition of study limitations c. Broad conclusions based on limited data d. Transparency in methodology |
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Q6. Why is transparency important in scientific research? a. To promote certain conclusions b. To align with a specific agenda c. To replicate the study by other researchers d. To maintain conflicts of interest |
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Q7. What influences junk science? a. Financial motivations b. Ideological motivations c. Political motivations d. All of the above |
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Q8. What type of claims are often associated with junk science? a. Claims supported by robust evidence b. Claims going against established scientific principles c. Claims based on peer-reviewed studies d. Claims relying on anecdotal evidence |
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Q9. Which approach is recommended when evaluating scientific claims? a. Blind acceptance without scrutiny b. Relying on reputable sources c. Disregarding consensus within the scientific community d. Ignoring skepticism |
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Q10. How can one differentiate between legitimate scientific research and junk science? a. By relying on biased data collection b. By evaluating research methodologies c. By ignoring peer-reviewed studies d. By promoting unsupported claims |
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