Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: The Scientific Method
Learn how you can test a hypothesis with the scientific method by reading this article.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Controlled Experiments
An article that explores how scientist conduct controlled experiments to test hypotheses.
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Csicop: Field Guide to Critical Thinking
This article, originally published in Skeptical Inquirer, outlines some of the key components of the scientific problem-solving process while addressing the many reasons for the popularity of paranormal beliefs in the U.S. (Published in...
Scientific American
Scientific American: Smart People Believe Weird Things
This article, published by Scientific American (September 2002), explores how smart people can believe weird and silly things. The article comes to the conclusion that our beliefs are shaped more by our environment than our understanding...