Practice Questions on Junk Science

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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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
Q7. What influences junk science?
 a. Financial motivations
 b. Ideological motivations
 c. Political motivations
 d. All of the above
 
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
 
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
 
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