Pearson Etext Johnson Human Biology: Concepts And Current Issues -- Access Card (8th Edition)
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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.
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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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