pseudoscience

(noun)

Any belief purported to be scientific or supported by science that is not a product of scientific investigation.

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Examples of pseudoscience in the following topics:

  • Introduction to the Study of Biology

    • Pseudoscience is a belief presented as scientific although it is not a product of scientific investigation.
    • Pseudoscience is often known as fringe or alternative science.
    • Phrenology is a pseudoscience that attempted to determine brain function and personality by analyzing an individual's skull.