Epätieteellisyys
Epätieteellisyys refers to a lack of adherence to scientific principles or methods. It encompasses a range of concepts, including pseudoscience, quackery, and scientifically unsupported claims. Pseudoscience often mimics the appearance of science, using jargon and sometimes presenting seemingly empirical evidence, but it lacks the rigor of genuine scientific investigation. Key characteristics of pseudoscience include a lack of falsifiability, reliance on anecdotal evidence, resistance to peer review, and confirmation bias.
Quackery is a specific form of epätieteellisyys, particularly prevalent in health and medicine. It involves the
Scientifically unsupported claims are assertions that have not been validated by the scientific community. These can