Non-scientific
Non-scientific, as contrasted with
scientific, is a term referring to ideas, concepts, or theories that are generally not based on the
scientific method.
Most
scientists maintain that scientific investigation must adhere to the scientific method, a process for evaluating
empirical knowledge under the working assumption of
methodological materialism, which explains
observable events in
nature as a result of natural causes, rejecting
supernatural notions. Less formally, the word
science often describes any systematic field of study or the knowledge gained from it. Particular specialized studies that make use of empirical methods are often referred to as
sciences as well. Typically, studies or discussions that do not follow a rigorous double-blind, placebo-controlled, methodology are considered non-scientific.
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Pseudoscience
