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Umbrellaology Based on a classic philosophical exercise (Somerville, 1941), students are asked to read a letter that describes detailed data collected on umbrellas. Their task is to determine whether or not umbrellaology represents science.

Grade:  College Source:  Johnston, Adam Resource type:  classroom activity