Use of scientific research to promote one's own cause inappropriately is described as?
AImproper science
BUnscience
CRoutine science
DJunk science ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Junk science
Explanation
Using scientific research improperly to push one's own cause is termed junk science.
Junk science dresses up biased or unsound claims in a scientific appearance to serve an agenda.
Improper science is not the accepted term for this deliberate misuse of research.
Unscience simply means the absence of science, not the misuse of it for advocacy.
Routine science refers to ordinary everyday scientific work, carrying no negative sense.
Junk science is often distinguished from honest error because it involves intentional distortion.
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