Essential Cosmic Perspective - Modified MasteringAstronomy
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Chapter 3, Problem 13EAP
Each of the following statements makes some type of claim. Decide in each case whether the claim could be evaluated scientifically or whether it falls into the realm of nonscience. Explain clearly; not all of these have definitive answers, so your explanation is more important than your chosen answer.
13. My house is haunted by ghosts who make the creaking noises I hear each night.
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Essential Cosmic Perspective - Modified MasteringAstronomy
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