This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Scientific Writing – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Scientific Writing Quiz 8 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. These cause changes in the subject. A) Independent Variable. B) Dependent Variable. C) Controlled Variable. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent Variable. 2. Why is it important to avoid ambiguity in scientific writing? A) Ambiguity can lead to misinterpretation of the research findings. B) It makes the writing more complex and difficult to understand. C) It allows for multiple interpretations of the data. D) It enhances the creativity of the research presentation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ambiguity can lead to misinterpretation of the research findings. 3. Which phrase should be avoided in a conclusion? A) In conclusion. B) In detail. C) To summarize. D) In essence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In conclusion. 4. How do you calculate area? A) LengthxWidth. B) Length/Density. C) Length + Density. D) LengthxDensity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) LengthxWidth. 5. Berikut ini cara mudah mendapatkan ide, kecuali A) Mengkhayal. B) Banyak tanya dan keraguan. C) Berpikir luas dan tidak terkunci. D) Peneliti pensil dan kertas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mengkhayal. 6. What is the ideal length for a research title? A) 5-10 words. B) 15-20 words. C) 20-25 words. D) 10-15 words. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 10-15 words. 7. A student copies two paragraphs from a source, rearranges some words, and doesn't cite it. This is an example of: A) Proper paraphrasing. B) Plagiarism. C) Self-citation. D) Common knowledge. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Plagiarism. 8. What is the main purpose of a control group in an experiment? A) Guarantee positive results. B) Reduce the number of variables measured. C) Increase sample size only. D) Provide a baseline for comparison. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Provide a baseline for comparison. 9. Pernyataan masalah biasanya ditulis dalam bentuk ..... A) Perintah. B) Kalimat deklaratif. C) Kalimat pertanyaan. D) Pernyataan. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Kalimat pertanyaan. 10. Langkah pertama yang harus dilakukan dalam scientific writing adalah ..... A) Memilih topik. B) Membuat kesimpulan penelitian. C) Mengumpulkan data. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Memilih topik. 11. What writing skills that provides an overview of the main ideaand is shorter compared to the original text? A) Paraphrase. B) Summary. C) Quotation. D) Notation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Summary. 12. What is the purpose of an abstract in a scientific paper? A) To interpret the results and explain their significance. B) To present the question being asked and place it in the context of what is already known about the topic. C) To provide a summary of the entire work described in the article. D) To describe all experimental procedures, including controls. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To provide a summary of the entire work described in the article. 13. What is the median? A) The number in the middle when the numbers are in order from least to greatest. B) The difference between the largest and smallest number. C) The average. D) The number that appears most often. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The number in the middle when the numbers are in order from least to greatest. 14. Why might a teacher ask students to use sentence starters like "This shows that" or "This matters because" when writing reasoning? A) To help students structure their reasoning clearly. B) To avoid using evidence. C) To encourage the use of first person. D) To make the writing longer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To help students structure their reasoning clearly. 15. What should be included in the abstract of a research paper? A) Detailed methodology. B) Major results and conclusions. C) Full references. D) Author biographies. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Major results and conclusions. 16. Berikut ini yang tidak termasuk tanda baca adalah ..... A) Tanda elipsis. B) Tanda penyingkat. C) Tanda hubung. D) Kode smile. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Kode smile. 17. Advantages of using AI in Science Communication include: A) Misinformation risks. B) Bias. C) Over reliance. D) Enhanced accessibility & efficiency. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Enhanced accessibility & efficiency. 18. The variable you have control over, what you can choose to manipulate. A) Independent Variable. B) Dependent Variable. C) Controlled Variable. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent Variable. 19. The Study Area section should mainly include: A) Satellite parameters only. B) Geographic location, climate, physical characteristics, and justification why it was selected. C) Only images and maps without explanation. D) A summary of the whole methodology. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Geographic location, climate, physical characteristics, and justification why it was selected. 20. Which of the following is NOT something you have to change inparaphrasing? A) Words. B) Sentence structure. C) Order of ideas. D) None of the choices. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Order of ideas. 21. What are the potential consequences of committing plagiarism? A) Consequences of plagiarism include academic penalties, legal issues, damaged reputation, and loss of credibility. B) Increased funding for academic programs. C) Enhanced collaboration with peers. D) Improved writing skills and creativity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Consequences of plagiarism include academic penalties, legal issues, damaged reputation, and loss of credibility. 22. How does a hypothesis contribute to the research process? A) By providing a summary of the research findings. B) By guiding the direction of the study and forming testable predictions. C) By analyzing the collected data. D) By finalizing the research design. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By guiding the direction of the study and forming testable predictions. 23. What is the maximum number of pages for a letter in most journals? A) Two. B) Four. C) Three. D) One. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Two. 24. Which of these sentences sounds too informal for a scientific abstract? A) "The experiment was carried out using a 5G antenna.". B) "Measurements were taken at regular intervals.". C) "We found out that the results were really cool.". D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "We found out that the results were really cool.". 25. What is the purpose of the introduction in a research paper? A) To provide a detailed analysis of the results. B) To establish the framework for the entire paper. C) To list all references used. D) To summarize the conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To establish the framework for the entire paper. 26. Which of the following are the aims of research?i. discovering new knowledgeii. finding answers to existing questionsiii. applying new knowledge to new situationsiv. generating funds for the investigators themselves A) I, ii, iii, iv. B) I, ii, iii. C) I, ii, iv. D) I and ii only. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I, ii, iii. 27. What is a key aspect of the Conclusion section? A) To list all references used. B) To provide a detailed literature review. C) To summarize main findings and implications. D) To introduce new research questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To summarize main findings and implications. 28. Among the given options, which is the most accessible but least reliable: A) Popular science book. B) Research paper. C) Textbook. D) Systemic review. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Popular science book. 29. Which of the following is a valid reason for maintaining a bibliography? A) To make the paper longer. B) To summarize the research. C) To avoid plagiarism. D) To confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To avoid plagiarism. 30. Laporan tulis yang berisi paparan hasil penelitian/ kajian yang telah dilakukan oleh seseorang/ tim dengan memenuhi kaidah dan etika keilmuan yang dikukuhkan dan ditaati oleh masyarakat keilmuan sehingga memiliki kebenaran ilmiah. Pernyataan tersebut merupakan pengertian karya ilmiah yang dikemukakan oleh ..... A) Eko Susilo M. B) Prof. Dr. Rustono, M.Hum. C) Dr. Bambang Supriyadi. D) Drs. Totok Djuroto. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prof. Dr. Rustono, M.Hum. ← 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 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books