The formal way for scientists to share their research findings with the world, after peer review, is typically through:

Publication in scientific journals

Kids who eat breakfast tend to get better grades. What common mistake is it to say breakfast causes better grades?

Confusing Correlation vs. Causation

A PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) in a scientific field typically involves:

Specialized study, conducting research, and writing a dissertation.

Which of these is a strong sign that an online science news article is likely a trustworthy source?

It cites or links to the original peer-reviewed scientific paper.

We talked about "desirable difficulties" in learning. What does this mean in the context of effective study strategies?

Techniques that are challenging, but lead to better long-term learning

You want to find papers about schizophrenia & dopamine, but to exclude papers that mention treatment or medication

schizophrenia AND dopamine NOT (treatment OR medication)

Why is the process of "Peer Review" so crucial in science before a research paper gets published?

To ensure research methods, findings & conclusions are sound & trustworthy.

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1
The formal way for scientists to share their research findings with the world, after peer review, is typically through:
Poster Presentations
Publication in scientific journals
Social media posts
Talks and speeches
2
Kids who eat breakfast tend to get better grades. What common mistake is it to say breakfast causes better grades?
Over-generalization
Personal bias
Confusing Correlation vs. Causation
Lack of evidence
3
A PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) in a scientific field typically involves:
Only teaching at a university
Working as a lab assistant for a five years.
Specialized study, conducting research, and writing a dissertation.
Taking a few extra classes after college.
4
Which of these is a strong sign that an online science news article is likely a trustworthy source?
It only uses opinions, not facts.
It has a very sensational headline like "Miracle Cure Discovered!"
It has been shared thousands of times
It cites or links to the original peer-reviewed scientific paper.
5
When studying, its most effective to focus on one topic at a time
True
False
6
We talked about "desirable difficulties" in learning. What does this mean in the context of effective study strategies?
Any study method that makes you feel frustrated.
Study techniques that are easy to do and produce good short-term results.
Techniques that are challenging, but lead to better long-term learning
Techniques that are only effective for certain types of material.
7
Which two study techniques were identified as among the least effective?
Distributed practice and Self-testing
Generating explanations and Interleaving practice
Highlighting and Re-reading
Cornell note-taking and Flashcards
8
You want to find papers about schizophrenia & dopamine, but to exclude papers that mention treatment or medication
(schizophrenia OR dopamine) NOT treatment AND medication
schizophrenia AND dopamine AND NOT treatment AND NOT medication
schizophrenia AND dopamine NOT treatment OR medication
schizophrenia AND dopamine NOT (treatment OR medication)
9
The process where expert scientists critically evaluate a research paper before it gets published is called?
Public Relations
Peer Review
Data Analysis
Scientific Debate
10
Why is the process of "Peer Review" so crucial in science before a research paper gets published?
To ensure research methods, findings & conclusions are sound & trustworthy.
To decide which new studies will receive future funding.
To ensure the paper uses the newest neuroimaging techniques available.
To help the authors improve their writing style and grammar.

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