Mind you, "The Creationist Method" would be better phrased "The Political Method," as it is a method used by politicians of all stripes.
On the other hand, it's not an invalid way of thinking -- start with the conclusion, then look for the data -- as long as the conclusion can be abandoned, if the data cannot be found.
On the other hand, it's not an invalid way of thinking -- start with the conclusion, then look for the data -- as long as the conclusion can be abandoned, if the data cannot be found....
...or, even if some data can be found, there is a lot of data that is contrary to the conclusion and there is another 'conclusion' that is supported by all of the data.