Is there an initial observation based on observable and quantifiable phenomena?
Has the observation given rise to a clear and measurable hypothesis?
Has the hypothesis generated testable and falsifiable predictions?
Is there a carefully designed, reproducible experiment with sufficient sample sizes, clearly identified experimental variables, and control groups?
Did scientific conclusions logically follow from analysis of the experimental results to support, or fail to support, the hypothesis?
Have the results undergone review from practicing scientists and been published in an established scientific journal?
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Have the results undergone review from practicing scientists and been published in an established scientific journal?
Is there an initial observation based on observable and quantifiable phenomena?
Has the hypothesis generated testable and falsifiable predictions?
Has the observation given rise to a clear and measurable hypothesis?
Did scientific conclusions logically follow from analysis of the experimental results to support, or fail to support, the hypothesis?
Is there a carefully designed, reproducible experiment with sufficient sample sizes, clearly identified experimental variables, and control groups?
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