Ghost hunting is the process of investigating
locations that are reported to be haunted by
ghosts. Typically, a ghost hunting team will attempt to collect evidence that they see as supportive of
paranormal activity.
Ghost hunters often use a variety of electronic devices: the
EMF meter; digital
thermometer; handheld and static
digital video cameras, such as
thermographic (or
infrared) and
night vision; digital
audio recorder; and computer. Traditional techniques such as conducting
interviews and
researching the
history of a site are also employed. Some ghost hunters refer to themselves as a
paranormal investigator. Ghost hunting has been criticized for its absence of
scientific method; no scientific body has been able to confirm the existence of ghosts. Ghost hunting is considered a
pseudoscience by a majority of educators, academics, science writers, and sceptics.