Using the Scientific Method to Challenge our Thinking

write an essay in response to the following prompts: How does the scientific method aid human critical reasoning processes? How and why have you made assumptions or inferences on important matters, regardless of data or evidence to the contrary? Examples here might include: fad diets, telepathy, precognition, psychokinesis, vaccinations, UFOs, magnetic therapy, apparitions, cold fusion, Bigfoot, alternative forms of medicines, genetically modified plants, etc. Describe how you have thought about this issue and analyze how you could improve your critical reasoning on this issue using the scientific method. Requirements: Cite all claims and ideas using scholarly sources. While it is acceptable to write in the first person, be sure to cite your sources to support your inferences. Should be four to five pages in length and formatted to APA. Papers should be double-spaced, 12-point font Times New Roman. Include the following in your essay: a brief introduction, a conclusion and a reference page formatted according to APA