EXAMPLE ANSWERS: Q4

Q4. Which of the following are NOT a factors of 'pseudoscientific therapies/treatments'?

1. Does not adhere to a valid scientific method
2. Lacks supporting evidence
3. Lacks plausibility
4. Cannot be reliably tested
5. Involves the use of sugar pills
6. Vague, contradictory or improvable claims
7. An over reliance on claims rather than evidence

Learning outcomes: 5.6

Student answer It is unlikely that pseudoscience would use XXXXXXXXX and therefore it should not be considered as a factor of 'pseudoscientific therapies/treatments' The following ARE factors of pseudoscientific therapies/treatments' Does not adhere to a valid scientific method Lacks supporting evidence Lacks plausibility Cannot be reliably tested f) Vague, contradictory or improvable claims g) An over reliance on claims rather than evidence (LO 5.6 An understanding of the term 'pseudoscientific therapies/treatments'.)

Tutor feedback (DO NOT delete/edit feedback. Write amendments, additional information & thoughts underneath this table) Correct, thank you.