This seems to be closely related to Feynman's "Cargo Cult Science", the use of the form and mannerisms of hard science to lend legitimacy to research or opinion

This seems to be closely related to Feynman's "Cargo Cult Science", the use of the form and mannerisms of hard science to lend legitimacy to research or opinions that actually lack evidence. http://www.lhup.edu/~DSIMANEK/cargocul.htm http://www.lhup.edu/~DSIMANEK/cargocul.htm