Critical Thinking and Junk Science

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Critical Thinking and Junk Science, 7-Hours

Instructors: Randall Bell, PhD, MBA, MAI and Michael Tachovsky, PhD

Live stream/Synchronous Continuing Education: 7-Hours.  Please note this class is only approved for Florida and Appraisal Institute continuing education credit.

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$190     AI

$205     Full

Seminar Description: The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) establishes a framework that appraisers use when developing an opinion of value. The valuation process is a systematic procedure an appraiser follows to provide answers to a client’s questions about real property value.1 It is a model that can be adapted to a wide variety of issues related to value, mass value, review, litigation support or consulting assignments.

The goal of the valuation process is to deliver well-researched and supportable conclusions. The Critical Thinking & Junk Science course includes both principles and case studies for the appraisal professional. The three approaches to value (cost, income and sales comparison), coupled with complex issues set forth in USPAP AO-9 (cost, use and risk effects) established a solid valuation framework.

Class Schedule:

Login and Roll Call:  8:30 – 9:00 AM ET

Class Instruction:  9:00 – 5:00 PM ET

Lunch: 1-Hour

Please note: This class will be held by live stream synchronous interactive classroom technology.  Students are required to have a computer, webcam and microphone.  It is the student’s responsibility to have the required equipment to participate and receive continuing education credit.

Live stream/Synchronous Classroom Guidelines:

• Students must have a computer, webcam and microphone capabilities to participate and receive continuing education credit

• The instructor must be able to physically see and interact with all students and students must be able to interact with the instructor

• A copy of your driver’s license must be emailed to the Chapter Office as verification after you have registered and prior to the start date

• You will receive a separate email from the chapter office with log-in access information.  Please contact the chapter office if you have any questions regarding the participation guidelines

• Class materials will be emailed to you prior to the class

State CE Credit: This is a live stream/synchronous class and is only approved for Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board and Appraisal Institute continuing education credit.  For other states, you should determine current education approval and requirements.

Continuing Education Credit:

Appraisal Institute: 35 points

Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board: 7-Hours, live stream 0010762; classroom 0010761, Region X of the Appraisal Institute.

Attendance Requirements:

• Attendance will be monitored throughout the class

• Students are required to hold up photo ID at roll call, if requested

• Students are required to be visible on the virtual platform during the entire class – 100% attendance policy applies

• Instructor will direct questions to each student