How does the scientific method aid human critical reasoning processes?

Using the concepts and ideas learned in Modules 1-9 in Lau and Chan (2017), write an essay in response to the following prompts:

How does the scientific method aid human critical reasoning processes?
How and why have you made assumptions or inferences on important matters, regardless of data or evidence to the contrary? Examples here might include: fad diets, telepathy, precognition, psychokinesis, vaccinations, UFOs, magnetic therapy, apparitions, cold fusion, Bigfoot, alternative forms of medicines, genetically modified plants, etc. Describe how you have thought about this issue and analyze how you could improve your critical reasoning on this issue using the scientific method.

Requirements:

Cite all claims and ideas using scholarly sources.
Include at least one or two scholarly sources.
Your paper should be four to five pages in length and formatted according to APA 6th
Papers should be double-spaced, 12-point font Times New Roman.
Include the following in your essay: a brief introduction and conclusion.