Describe which approach the anecdotes seem to rely on. Explain how you would evaluate the evidence for that topic using an empirical/scientific.

Alternative medicine

Evaluating arguments and evidence.

For this week’s discussion board, you will examine the dangers of beliefs based on non-empirical ways of learning about the natural world. First, review the “Ways of Knowing” document to gain an understanding of how the empirical/scientific approach compares to other ways of knowing what is true about the natural world. Then, visit the website (http://whatstheharm.net) to see the possible negative outcomes of beliefs that are not based on an empirical/scientific approach to knowledge.

For your post, do the following:

• Read the anecdotes for one of the topics listed on the website.
• Describe which approach the anecdotes seem to rely on (i.e., empirical, reason, authority, intuition).
• Explain how you would evaluate the evidence for that topic using an empirical/scientific.
• Be aware that this website needs some updating and that not all topic areas have active