Sagan's Baloney detection claim
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Dr. Carl Sagan developed a "Baloney Detection Kit" to help us evaluate scientific claims. Please give an example of what you have determined is bogus analysis using quasi-scientific jargon, but has little or no objectivity. Support your opinion by addressing the questions for Baloney Detection. Needs to have two sources APA.
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Baloney Detection Kit
Problem: Dr. Carl Sagan developed a "Baloney Detection Kit" to help us evaluate scientific claims. Please give an example of what you have determined is bogus analysis using quasi-scientific jargon, but has little or no objectivity. Support your opinion by addressing the questions for Baloney Detection.
Solution: Carl Sagan suggested that there are tools for testing arguments and detecting fallacious or fraudulent arguments such as wherever possible there must be independent confirmation of the facts, encourage substantive debate on the evidence by knowledgeable proponents of all points of view, arguments from authority ...
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