Scientific Reporting and Communication
Biology ⇒ Scientific Inquiry and Experimental Design in Biology
Scientific Reporting and Communication starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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In a scientific report, what is the function of the title?
In a scientific report, where should you cite the sources of information or previous research?
What is plagiarism in the context of scientific reporting?
What is the difference between the results and discussion sections in a scientific report?
What is the importance of using scientific language and avoiding personal opinions in scientific reports?
A student includes a graph in their report but does not label the axes. Is this good scientific reporting?
A student writes, 'I think the results are interesting.' Is this appropriate scientific reporting?
A student writes, 'The average height of the plants was 15 cm.' In which section of a scientific report should this statement appear? (1) Introduction (2) Methods (3) Results (4) Discussion
A student writes, 'The average height of the plants was 15 cm.' In which section of a scientific report should this statement appear? (1) Introduction (2) Methods (3) Results (4) Discussion
Which of the following best describes a hypothesis? (1) A summary of results (2) A testable prediction (3) A list of materials (4) A conclusion
Which of the following is a reason to use tables and graphs in scientific reports? (1) To make data easier to understand (2) To replace the need for a methods section (3) To avoid writing a conclusion (4) To hide errors in data
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good scientific communication? (1) Accuracy (2) Clarity (3) Ambiguity (4) Objectivity
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a visual representation of data, often used in the results section to make trends easier to see.
Fill in the blank: In a scientific report, the ________ section often includes suggestions for improving the experiment.
Fill in the blank: In scientific communication, ________ is the process of sharing research findings with the scientific community and the public.
Fill in the blank: In scientific communication, a ________ is a brief statement at the beginning of a report that summarizes the main points.
A student includes a graph in their report but does not label the axes. Is this good scientific reporting?
A student writes, 'I think the results are interesting.' Is this appropriate scientific reporting?
True or False: Scientific reports should be written in the past tense.
True or False: The conclusion section should only restate the results without any interpretation.
