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Glossary term

pseudo-science

Definition

Methodologies, beliefs or practices that are claimed or made to appear to be scientific but are not based on, or lack appropriate scientific methodology, supporting evidence or scientific status.

Similar terms

pseudoscience, pseudo-scientific, pseudoscientific

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