Identify the characteristics of bogus science

What will be an ideal response?


1 . Research results that appear in the popular media rather than in scientific journals or presented as scientific conferences.
2 . Claims that the so-called scientific establishment is trying to suppress the research results.
3 . Findings that are difficult or impossible to confirm by an independent investigator.
4 . Results that are based on anecdotes or stories.
5 . Claims that the results are valid because people have known about them for centuries.
6 . Results that the investigator claims are unknown by anybody else.
7 . Claims about a finding that violates known laws of nature.

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a. the CIA's role in bringing down the Mossadeq government b. the United States' support of the shah c. the takeover of the American embassy in Tehran d. the U.S. led invasion of Iraq in 2003

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Why is it recommended that a researcher choose to use a measure that has been used before?

a) It isn't. The research has already been completed, so there is no point in using a measure that has been used before. b) It is the only measure available for the age group in question. c) Measures that have been used before have credibility and the researcher can support his choice by citing previous use in other research studies. d) Measures that have been used previously do not require special training.

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All of the following are steps in the strategy for the division and operation of postwar Europe except

a. zones of German occupation would be created and controlled by Americans, British, French, and Soviets. b. the Soviet Union would be denied territory from Poland. c. the Polish government would be improved by the expansion of the Lublin Committee to include Polish government officials in exile in London. d. a Declaration of Liberated Europe was proclaimed. e. an agreement of the Soviets entry into the war against Japan was created.

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For the most part, cities rely on property tax to finance most of the services that they provide

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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