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Examples of bad science and countering false information

Examples of bad science and countering false information

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This PDF includes examples of:

  • bad science

  • misinformation

  • disinformation

  • common logical fallacies

  • debunking and corrections of science reporting.

The article Countering false information curates resources on this topic.

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Published: 30 June 2025Size: 871.76 KB
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