1) Questioning whether an analysis is false or not is imperative in assisting to find out the validity of its findings and claims. Using the baloney detection kit it is possible to determine a bogus analysis. The first step is for an individual to himself about the reliability of the source or origin of that analysis (Edmund, 2005). When examining the information background one should be keen to notice if the interpretations and data show any signs or indications of intentional distortion. It is additionally critical to question whether the source of the analysis usually makes similar claims. If the source has made similar claims that have not been out rightly ignored by other scientists then there is possibility that the analysis is not bogus. Thirdly it would be vital to consider if that analysis has been verified by any another source and who checked those that verified it. If for example the analysis is evolution related and has only been verified by individuals within the claimant’s circle of belief then the analysis might be bogus. Essentially outside verification is very crucial.
Furthermore an individual should aim to find out how the claims of that analysis fit with what people already know (Shermer, 2001). Moreover it is necessary to consider if there is anyone who has gone ahead to disprove the claims and whether the preponderance of the analysis point to another scientists claims or the claimant. The evolution theory for instance is proved since there is evidence from other independent sources that support its evidence. The next step requires one to find out if the claimant was denying an existing explanation or providing explanations from phenomena that has been observed. If the analysis is submitting new explanations do they account for numerous phenomena as the old explanations did? Lastly one would have to find out if the analysis is largely driven by the claimant’s personal biases and beliefs if that is the case, then the analysis could be bogus.
2) Just as vendors have found reusable grocery bags to be better than others so too have customers. Statistics indicate that the use of reusable bags is very high in the country. One of the pros and advantages of reusable grocery bags is that they are not prone to tearing and are therefore durable. They are easy to carry and even more useful during rainy seasons. They can in addition be used for other purposes such as storing or packing miscellaneous items or as trash cans. The positive environmental effects of the bags includes the fact that they weigh less and consequently contribute to much less solid waste in composts or landfills that is when they are not recycled. Another advantage is that they can be recycled and thus cut down on littering, reduce water and air pollution and also save the energy and environmental resources that would have been required to make new bags (Suzuki and Boyd, 2008). Nonetheless when not recycled most of the bags because of their incapability to biodegrade can lead to environmental degradation. For example they can result to deaths of marine animals and sea birds especially if mistaken for food; they aggravate the problem of solid wastes and cause land pollution.
References
Edmund, N. (2005). End the biggest educational and intellectual blunder in history: a $100,000. USA: Scientific Method Publishing.
Shermer, M. (2001). The borderlands of science: where sense meets nonsense. USA: Oxford University Press.
Suzuki, D. and Boyd, D. (2008). David Suzuki’s green guide. UK: Greystone/David Suzuki foundation
