1. Biomedical Technology 1
What Do You Believe?
Biomedical Technology 1

2. What is a fact? Fact vs. opinion, or myth
information or ideas that can be supported by data and can be proven

3. Fact vs. opinion, or myth
What is an opinion?
belief not based on certainty or fact or something that seems probable to one’s own mind

4. Fact vs. opinion, or myth
What is a myth?
a widely held but false belief

5. Why is it important to distinguish between facts, opinions, and myths?
Fact, opinion, or myth
Why is it important to distinguish between facts, opinions, and myths?

6. facts can be proven with data
Fact vs. opinion, or myth
facts can be proven with data
opinions are important but may not be accurate

7. How is the information stated?
How do you determine fact or myth?
Criteria for examining biomedical research
What/Who are the sources of the info?
How reliable/credible are the sources?
How is the information stated?
Can the data be proven?
Does the data support the claim?
Is there any comparison data?

8. Applying Criteria to Biomedical Research
Language or choice of words matters
Misleading words
always, never, most people, indisputable proof
Sensational language (tabloid)
Is there absolute certainty?
What does the phrase “Relatively Speaking” mean?
"true in situations similar to the one at hand

9. Consider the following statements using the criteria to determine if it is fact or myth.
Animal research is NOT relevant to human health
Most research animals are dogs or cats
There are no laws that govern animal research
There are alternative methods that can replace the use of animals in research

10. Sample Headlines Activity
Make a list of questions to determine the validity of the statement