This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Scientific Writing – Quiz 13 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Scientific Writing Quiz 13 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A ..... is a small portion of the population used to gather data from. A) Systematic Sampling Method. B) Sample. C) Population. D) Bias. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sample. 2. What is a reliable source of reference? A) Wikipedia B) Peer-reviewed journals C) Social media D) Personal blogs A) Personal blogs. B) Social media. C) Wikipedia. D) Peer-reviewed journals. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Peer-reviewed journals. 3. Find the word that collocates with: ..... contrast A) Sharp. B) Pointed. C) Hot. D) Large. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sharp. 4. I should quote to incorporate an idea that would lose its effectiveness if paraphrased or summarized. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 5. An ice cream parlor offers 15 different flavors of ice cream. Which model could be used to show how many different choices there are? A) Spin a spinner with 5 sections. B) Flip a coin. C) Spin a spinner with 15 sections. D) Roll a die and flip a coin. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Spin a spinner with 15 sections. 6. Layla has 2 pairs of shoes and 6 pairs of socks. If each pair of socks and each pair of shoes is equally like to be chosen, which is the best simulation to show the probability of choosing any given combination? A) Roll a die and flip a coin. B) Roll a die two times. C) Flip a coin 6 times. D) Flip a coin 2 times. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Roll a die and flip a coin. 7. Bibliografi berisi ..... A) Catatan kaki. B) Biografi penulis. C) Sumber referensi. D) Kesimpulan. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sumber referensi. 8. What are the types of research based on application? A) Pure and applied research. B) Qualitative and quantitative research. C) Theoretical and practical research. D) Descriptive and analytical research. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pure and applied research. 9. Why do we randomly select our samples? A) For control. B) So we don't get the same answers from everyone. C) To eliminate confounding results. D) Reduce bias. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reduce bias. 10. How do you choose valid sources for references? A) Select outdated articles from unknown authors. B) Choose sources based on personal opinions. C) Use sources with minimal citations. D) Select credible authors, recent publications, reputable publishers, well-cited works, and objective sources. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Select credible authors, recent publications, reputable publishers, well-cited works, and objective sources. 11. What do the results mean? A) Wi-Fi cannot be used indoors. B) The methods were not useful. C) The new techniques can improve indoor localization. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The new techniques can improve indoor localization. 12. Which of the following is NOT a general consideration for scientific writing? A) Thoroughly understand your sources. B) Support everything with evidence. C) Never make your reader work harder than they have to. D) Use complex jargon to impress readers. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Use complex jargon to impress readers. 13. How should a budget be prepared for a research project? A) Use the work plan as a starting point without adjustments. B) Present very detailed categories and amounts. C) Specify resources needed for each activity in the work plan. D) Include a contingency fund of 50%. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Specify resources needed for each activity in the work plan. 14. What is the purpose of medical journals? A) To organize medical conferences. B) To sell medical equipment. C) To provide medical treatment. D) To publish original research results. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To publish original research results. 15. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of scientific writing in Social Sciences? A) Qualitative and mixed methods common. B) Theoretical frameworks prominent. C) Focus on practical applications. D) Contextual interpretation emphasized. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Focus on practical applications. 16. What responsibilities do authors have regarding their work? A) Authors do not need to verify the accuracy of their information. B) Authors are responsible for originality, accuracy, copyright compliance, source acknowledgment, and transparency. C) Authors are only responsible for the length of their work. D) Authors can ignore copyright laws if they cite sources. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Authors are responsible for originality, accuracy, copyright compliance, source acknowledgment, and transparency. 17. What role does data analysis play in the research methodology? A) To summarize the research findings. B) To provide a theoretical framework for the study. C) To interpret and draw conclusions from the collected data. D) To finalize the research design. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To interpret and draw conclusions from the collected data. 18. What types of research methods are commonly used? A) Experimental and observational methods. B) Descriptive and inferential methods. C) Qualitative and quantitative research methods. D) Statistical and analytical methods. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Qualitative and quantitative research methods. 19. There is a difference between the results of the two variables being tested. A) Null Hypothesis. B) Alternative Hypothesis. C) Casual/Formal Cause-and-Effect Hypothesis. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Alternative Hypothesis. 20. How should figures be formatted in scientific writing? A) Use any color for lines. B) Use black ink for drawing lines. C) Do not provide captions for figures. D) Plot the dependent variable on the horizontal axis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use black ink for drawing lines. 21. "Guru menyampaikan materi dengan baik ..... hal tersebut merupakan indikasi keberhasilan pembelajaran." Contoh ini menggambarkan ..... A) Penalaran intuitif. B) Penalaran spekulatif. C) Penalaran deduktif. D) Penalaran induktif. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Penalaran induktif. 22. Situs plagiarism checker berikut gratis, kecuali A) Plagiarism detector. B) Turnitin. C) Duplichecker. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Turnitin. 23. Of the following, which is the best way to avoid plagiarism: A) Paraphrase the ideas into your own words and cite the original source. B) Put other people's ideas into your own words and write them as if they are your own ideas. C) Do not use other people's research or ideas in your paper. D) Make sure that most of your paper is based on cited quotations from other people. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Paraphrase the ideas into your own words and cite the original source. 24. Identify the incorrect use of passive voice in scientific writing. A) The samples were tested under controlled conditions. B) The researcher was writing the report. C) A new method is being developed. D) The results have been recorded. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The researcher was writing the report. 25. Suatu karya ilmiah sederhana yang sering dibuat oleh siswa adalah ..... A) Disertasi. B) Thesis. C) Kertas. D) Jurnal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Kertas. 26. The Introduction should clearly present the research problem and highlight the knowledge gap that the study aims to fill. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 27. A soap claims to make bubbles twice as big as regular soap, but results show 15.1 cm vs 11.5 cm average diameters. What is the correct evaluation of the claim? A) Claim is true because bubbles are larger. B) Claim is false because bubbles are not twice as large. C) Claim is true if tested again later. D) Claim is inconclusive due to any difference. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Claim is false because bubbles are not twice as large. 28. What is one of the helpful hints for combining results and discussion? A) Ignore tables and graphs. B) Focus on the data you want to present. C) Avoid discussing points. D) Use only text. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Focus on the data you want to present. 29. How are papers commonly rated? A) By their number of authors. B) By their citation rates. C) By their publication speed. D) By their word count. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By their citation rates. 30. What is the main purpose of informational scientific writing? A. Entertain readers B. Tell a fictional story C. Inform using scientific evidence D. Persuade emotionally A) Summarize popular myths. B) Describe personal experiences. C) Inform using scientific evidence. D) Analyze historical data. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Inform using scientific evidence. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesScientific Writing Quiz 1Scientific Writing Quiz 2Scientific Writing Quiz 3Scientific Writing Quiz 4Scientific Writing Quiz 5Scientific Writing Quiz 6Scientific Writing Quiz 7Scientific Writing Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books