MOD 1

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Best Data

-> Articulate Research Objectives - Clear understanding what the hypothesis and research is. -> Identify types of Data required -> Peer Reviewed Articles -> Assess Data Quality -> High standards for validity, no more than 10 years old research, credibility, must be reviewed source. -> Evaluate Data Relevence -> Check for consistency -> Replicability and check other researc papers

Pseudoscience

-> Readiness of changing opinions with new evidence. Good science changes when new facts come in. -> Ethical / Scientific

Questions Set 1

  1. What are the three most important things you learned in this module?

    • The importance of having a structured approach when validating research
    • Breaking down Pseudoscience and the characteristics - Ad Hoc, Subjective, Unclear, No-Consensus
    • Ethical considerations
  2. What question remains uppermost in your mind after completing this module?

    • WHERE DO I FIND THE TUTORIAL AND UNIT STUFF FOR QUESTIONS?!?!
  3. What is the best way to get this question answered? 

    1. Have another look at the module?
    2. Look it up in the textbook?
    3. Ask a question on the discussion board?
    4. Ask my study group for ideas?
    5. Email the lecturer directly?
    6. Email the unit’s generic address?