Scientific Principles And Process- Scientific Literature And Communication

Question 1

What is the importance of the publication of methods, data, analysis and conclusions in scientific reports?

Answer 1

So that others are able to repeat an experiment

Question 2

What are the common methods of sharing original scientific findings?

Answer 2

Seminars, talks, posters at conferences and publishing in academic journals

Question 3

Why is communication within the specific community incredibly important?

Answer 3

It allows findings to be shared with others to further their research

Question 4

What do review articles within scientific journals summarise?

Answer 4

Current knowledge and recent findings in a particular field

Question 5

What is a peer review?

Answer 5

When published data is critically evaluated by specialists who are experts in the relevant field

Question 6

Why should published data be peer reviewed?

Answer 6

To ensure scientifically correct information is being shared within the community

Question 7

What are the positives of sharing science in the media?

Answer 7

It gives the public a greater understanding of science

Question 8

What are the negatives of sharing science in the media?

Answer 8

Unfortunately the scientific findings are often misrepresented so the finding should be critically evaluated