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Introduction

Chapter 1 The Evidence in Support of Alien Abductions

The Principal Features of Alien Abductions

Alien Abductions Occur Worldwide

Hypnosis Can Reveal the Existence of Alien Abduction

Corroborating Evidence Supports Hypnotic Recall of Alien Abductions

An Alien Encounter

Chapter 2: The Evidence Against Alien Abductions

It Is Unlikely That Humans Are Abducted by Aliens

Alien Abductions Are Really Sleep Paralysis

Hypnosis Is an Unreliable Technique for Examining Claims of Alien Abduction

Alien Abductees Have Fantasy—Prone Personalities

The Burden of Proof Does Not Support Claims of Alien Visitation

Epilogue: Analyzing the Evidence

The Author

Hypothetical Reasoning

State the Author's Claim (the Hypothesis)

Gather the Author's Evidence Supporting the Claim

Examine the Evidence Used to Support the Claim

Eyewitness Testimony

Statements of Fact

Consider Alternative Hypotheses

Draw a Conclusion About the Author's Claim

Michael Shermer's Explanation: Hallucination

Gather the Author's Evidence

Examine the Evidence

Generalizations

Statements of Fact

Personal Opinion or Bias

Consider Alternative Hypotheses

Draw a Conclusion

Other Kinds of Evidence

Statistical Evidence

Physical Evidence

Weighing the Evidence

Appendix

Have You Been Abducted by an Alien?

Organizations to Contact

For Further Research

Books

Periodicals

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Study & Research Alien Abductions

This Study Guide consists of approximately 131 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Alien Abductions.