Cherry-Picking – How Denialists Selectively Use Data to Mislead

Science denialists rarely reject all evidence. Instead, they cherry-pick—selecting specific data that supports their argument while ignoring the full body of evidence. This deceptive tactic makes misinformation appear scientific, even when it completely misrepresents reality.

✅ What cherry-picking is and how it distorts science.

✅ The three common forms: Anecdotes, Slothful Induction, and Quote Mining.