Bob and guest, Professor Jevin West, Assistant Professor in the Information School at the University of Washington, discuss the scientific method, real world practice of scientific research, and the importance of increasing our basic literacy of concepts in science and technology. Dr. West is co-director of the Data Lab at U of W and also co-teaches a new and novel course called “Calling BS in the Age of Big Data.” This show aired live on KMUD radio on April 6, 2017.