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True/False Quiz

The following true/false questions are designed to help you test your understanding of Chapter 8, and thus increase your comprehension of the content and the logic of the reading. Answer these questions after you have read the chapter.

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This activity contains 10 questions.

Question 1.
Because science is so important to society, scientists can rely on an intrinsic interest in their subject when addressing public audiences, and do not have to work to create that interest.

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Question 2.
When attempting to introduce or define scientific terms for a general audience, the first question you should ask yourself is, "Does the audience even need to know this term?"

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Question 3.
Scientific narrative for a public audience follows the IMRAD form.

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Question 4.
Examples should be used sparsely when attempting to adapt scientific information to a public audience.

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Question 5.
When attempting to explain a scientific concept to a public audience, it is most effective to use examples actually drawn from that science.

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Question 6.
The classical (Aristotelian) definition is a classification argument.

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Question 7.
Analysis cannot be used to break down scientific processes or concepts for a general audience.

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Question 8.
The use of synonyms (in which one word is substituted for another) is most effective when the new term is drawn from the knowledge and/or experience of the audience.

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Question 9.
Because of their great visual appeal, graphics do not have to be adapted to the interests of a general audience.

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Question 10.
Because of their limited knowledge, general audiences require graphics and visual aids that contain lots of information and detail.

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