Writing in Science: Video Quiz

The video tutorial explains the importance of precise language in science, focusing on how words have specific meanings. It discusses the concept of observation as information gathered through senses and provides examples of how to describe observations. The tutorial also covers explanations that address how and why phenomena occur, emphasizing the process of gathering information.

Why is it important for words to have specific meanings in science?

• To limit scientific research

• To ensure clear communication

• To make science more complex

• To confuse non-scientists

How do we gather information according to the second section?

• By using scientific tools

• Through our senses

• By reading books

• Through imagination

What is an example of describing an observation?

• Describing a visual scene

• Predicting an outcome

• Explaining a theory

• Formulating a hypothesis

What does the third section focus on?

• The history of science

• The process of gathering information

• The tools used in experiments

• The role of technology in science

What questions are addressed in the third section?

• Which and whose?

• What and where?

• Who and when?

• How and why?