Pseudosciences that rely on the a priori method have carefully stated their information and follow logical rules to arrive at acceptable conclusions. In this approach, conclusions are derived using logic through a series of facts and/or statements. The a priori method is a more intellectual and respected approach than other methods such as persistence and authority. Furthermore, it has proven quite strong in the hands of mathematicians and philosophers. However, accurate scientific conclusions depend on both reasoning and the accuracy of the premises. Hence the use of the scientific method; science meets reasoning and empiricism, using logical reasoning, but through careful methodology, (Graziano & Raulin, 2010; Rosnow & Rosenthal,
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