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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

Cod science

Hi.

"In another classic element frequently found in exoneration cases, cod science provided by “expert” witnesses also helped to put Ford on death row." [From The Guardian.]

What is "cod science"?

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It seems to be specious science. com/Q/What does_the_term 'Cod-Science'_mean Sorry about the link. ) Cod science sounds good, but is fake.

— Avangi

  • It seems to be specious science.
  • com/Q/What does_the_term 'Cod-Science'_mean Sorry about the link.
  • ) Cod science sounds good, but is fake.
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It seems to be specious science.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What does_the_term'Cod-Science'_mean

Sorry about the link. (Tricky site!)

Cod science sounds good, but is fake.
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Thank you, Avangi, for your useful reply. I've understood that it's a sort of junk-science.
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