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When does theory become fact?
Who decides?
How does this differ from religion?
What is a Scientists responsibility?
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ObjectivesExplore the responsibility of Scientists to publish honest and scrutinised work in the
good of public interest.
Outcomes3: Discuss responsibilities of
Scientists.5: Explain problems that can be caused by the misuse or mis-
publication of science7: Evaluate the dangers of Science and theories being published lacking evidence.
What is a Scientists responsibility?
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TaskResearch and find one article
on-line suposedly using Science to back it up.
What are the problems with the article?
What possible dangers could it cause?
Outcomes3: Discuss responsibilities of
Scientists.5: Explain problems that can be caused by the misuse or mis-
publication of science7: Evaluate the dangers of Science and theories being published lacking evidence.
What is a Scientists responsibility?
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http://www.ted.com/talks/ben_goldacre_battling_bad_science
Visit his site:http://www.badscience.net/
Outcomes3: Discuss responsibilities of
Scientists.5: Explain problems that can be caused by the misuse or mis-
publication of science7: Evaluate the dangers of Science and theories being published lacking evidence.
What is a Scientists responsibility?
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What is a Scientists responsibility?
What trend does this graph
show?
Can you think of any problems with this data?
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What is a Scientists responsibility?
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What is a Scientists responsibility?
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What is a Scientists responsibility?
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What is a Scientists responsibility?
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What is a Scientists responsibility?
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How do you think the MMR controversy highlights the need for proper scrutiny of
scientific work and the dangers of misreporting of
Science as fact by the media?
Outcomes3: Discuss responsibilities of
Scientists.5: Explain problems that can be caused by the misuse or mis-
publication of science7: Evaluate the dangers of Science and theories being published lacking evidence.
What is a Scientists responsibility?