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In some cases, junk science may result from a misinterpretation of previous sound scientific studies.  An example of this is the misinterpretation of the research on eggs and cholesterol<ref>http://www.hhp.ufl.edu/faculty/pbird/keepingfit/ARTICLE/eggs.HTM</ref>.  Studies had found that eggs contained cholesterol and that cholesterol in blood contributed to heart disease.  So as a result of these studies, people were advised against eating eggs.  What was missing, however, was a study showing that the cholesterol in blood is a direct result of cholesterol intake in diet.  We know now that that is not the case, that saturated fat intake and overall body fat are the primary contributors to cholesterol production in blood.   
 
In some cases, junk science may result from a misinterpretation of previous sound scientific studies.  An example of this is the misinterpretation of the research on eggs and cholesterol<ref>http://www.hhp.ufl.edu/faculty/pbird/keepingfit/ARTICLE/eggs.HTM</ref>.  Studies had found that eggs contained cholesterol and that cholesterol in blood contributed to heart disease.  So as a result of these studies, people were advised against eating eggs.  What was missing, however, was a study showing that the cholesterol in blood is a direct result of cholesterol intake in diet.  We know now that that is not the case, that saturated fat intake and overall body fat are the primary contributors to cholesterol production in blood.   
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Junk science can be easily identified based upon the way in which it is planned, carried out, manipulated/assessed, and then disseminated to the public.
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Junk science can be easily identified based upon the way in which it is planned, carried out, manipulated/assessed, and then disseminated to the public. Also to watch out for are unnecessarily [[liberal]] conclusions, and no reference to relevant sections of the bible.  
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<b>The following are, in the minds of the [[liberal]] junk scientists of today, the strategies (both intentional and unintentional) for:</b>
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<b>The following are, in the minds of the liberal junk scientists of today, the strategies (both intentional and unintentional) for:</b>
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<b>Work in isolation from other scientists</b><br>  
 
<b>Work in isolation from other scientists</b><br>  
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For example: by ostracizing, firing, or refusing to fund creation scientists
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For example: by ostracizing, firing, or refusing to fund creation scientists.
    
<b>Use terminology, statistics, and methods incorrectly</b><br>
 
<b>Use terminology, statistics, and methods incorrectly</b><br>