Presentation Summary
Scientific knowledge evolves over time. But scientific data can also be used to trick people into believing alternative stories. From logical fallacies to cherry-picking, to fake experts and over-simplification, understanding how scientific data is presented is crucial to making informed decisions.
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Curriculum links
- Explain how scientific knowledge is validated and refined, including the role of publication and peer review (AC9S9H01)
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