Is it ever foolish to ignore the findings of a scientific test?

Question

A test that affects your life and your child's life? But your heart tells you the findings are not right?
And yes, there's more to this question than meets the eye. Thanks for your sincere answers.

Here's the rest of the story. Two years ago we took our son for extended testing at an autism clinic. The autism diagnosis was expected, but we were floored at his low IQ score. (It's been all about IQ on R&S today, which made me think of this.) This was a really reputable clinic, btw, highly regarded. They kept saying we weren't facing facts, the test couldn't be refuted, etc. So we took our son home, prayed about it, and decided to chunk the IQ score. We treated him like a bright child, we expected him to learn like a bright child. This was pure faith after what the clinic said. His latest IQ test scored over 50 points higher! And, the tester said he really was brighter than that, and plans to test again.

So, this made me wonder if one can blindly trust in science as one can blindly trust in religion. And where do we draw the line between a healthy skepticism and refusing to hear the truth? And where does the heart fit into the equation? Your ideas?

Answer 1

i. q. tests are especially unreliable as intelligence is an unknown and misunderstood commodity. i score rather high ,and you know that's b.s.

Answer 2

Yes, but don't accept it as the ultimate truth either.
If there are other tests to back it up, then it might be wise to believe it. If it's the only one and the rest of the scientific community says it's malarky, then it probably is.
If in doubt get a second opinion.

Answer 3

Your 'heart' is often the manifestation of wishful thinking; science will show the truth, whether it be a good thing or a bad thing.

Answer 4

I think everything should be met with skepticism and scrutiny until you are satisfied of it's authenticity. If you are unsure about something I recommend continued research.

Answer 5

It can certainly be foolish to ignore scientific findings, but it is never foolish to seek more information to verify or refute those findings.

Answer 6

Many a baby was Aborted ..... based on some Genetic Test......"THAT WAS LATER FOUND OUT...... TO BE.... IN ERROR!"

Since when did Science..... BECOME...... So Accurate? "NOT!"

Remember.... the Flat Earthers? ? ?

Remember when "PLUTO" .... Was A Planet? [2006?]

Thanks for Asking ! RR

Answer 7

Well I would pay some attention to any legit scientific test.

Answer 8

You should never accept the results of one test alone.

Answer 9

He who loves discipline, loves knowledge; foolish is he who rejects correction. (Proverbs 12:1)

Answer 10

I don't have enough information to comment.