Scientific Method_ Crop Circles

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Running head: SCIENTIFIC METHOD: CROP CIRCLES 1 Scientific Method: Crop Circles Olivia C. Teeples Franklin University Scientific Method: Crop Circles Crop circles can be defined as “an area of standing crops that has been flattened in the form of a circle or more complex pattern. No general cause of crop circles has been identified although various natural and unorthodox explanations have been put forward; many of the circles are known to have been hoaxes” (Oxford Languages). Crop circles have always been centered around Alien phenomena, and have been a discussion of controversy among society on where they come from and what their meaning or importance is. One of the biggest discussions with crop circles is how they are created, as it couldn’t possibly be man made. These large, symmetrical shapes appearing overnight have to have some sort of supernatural phenomena explanation and society as a whole has associated crop circles with unidentified flying objects (UFOs) commonly referencing Aliens. The scientific method can be described as the process of making observations, noting differences and questions, and then finding answers through testing and experiments; Aliens with UFO’s creating crop circles is not testable, simple, nor fits into conservatism while testing a hypothesis; however it would provide scope and fruitful discoveries if found applicable and scientifically proven.
SCIENTIFIC METHOD: CROP CIRCLES 2 Although Aliens have seem to be the ones to blame, it is widely known to be a hoax among attention seeking farmers; which inspired many more to follow, “Doug Bower and Dave Chorley, made headlines by claiming that it was they who started the phenomenon in 1978 with the use of simple tools consisting of a plank of wood, rope, and a baseball cap fitted with a loop of wire to help them walk in straight lines'' (Wikipedia). Attention seeking behaviors can come from jealousy or loneliness; or a farmer may be seeking more publicity for their products or services. Furthermore, some people just enjoy causing controversies and creating drama between others. There has been talk long enough to dismiss Alien presence among us, but further debunked with scientific proof and evidence when the individuals came forward to claim they made the crop circles themselves. In conclusion, crop circles have always been centered around Alien phenomena, and have been a discussion of controversy among society about where they are from and the meaning. References Crop Circles. Retrieved April 30, 2023, from Google - Oxford Languages Crop Circle. (2023, May 01). Retrieved April 30, 2023, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crop_circle
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