KA 1: scientific principles and process: scientific literature and communication

Question 1

why is publication of methods, data, analysis and conclusions in scientific reports important?

Answer 1

so that others are able to repeat an experiment

Question 2

what are common methods of sharing original scientific findings?

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Answer 2

• seminars
• talks
• posters at conferences
• publishing academic journals

Question 3

what do most scientific publications use?

Answer 3

peer review

Question 4

describe peer review

Answer 4

specialists with expertise in the relevant field
assess the scientific quality of a submitted
manuscript and make recommendations
regarding its suitability for publication.

Question 5

describe the use of review articles

Answer 5

summarise current knowledge and recent findings in a particular field