Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
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Summary Introduction
Case summary:
A person who firmly believes in the existence of ghosts and claims to have the scientific evidence for the same. Even his two roommates along with him had seen the ghosts.
Characters in the case:
A person and his two roommates, who have seen the ghosts.
Adequate information:
A person claims that he and his roommates have seen the ghosts and they have the evidence that favors the existence of ghosts.
To determine:
Meaning of scientific evidence, the data, and its gathering. Also, discuss why the personal experience does not meet the criteria to be considered as a scientific evidence.
Given the information:
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