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1.
The primary purpose of oral presentations in the mathematics and science fields is to
present the results of original or replicated _______.
2.
A(n) ______ _______ describes original research you have done, either alone or as part
of a team.
3.
In a research presentation, you describe the research question or issue and the scope of
the study in the _______ of the speech.
4.
In the _______ section of a research presentation, you should highlight insights
regarding the questions or hypotheses investigated.
5.
A(n) _______ _______ presentation describes how an experimental or mathematical
process works and under what conditions it can be used.
6.
A geology student reporting on a dig is an example of a(n) _______ _______
presentation.
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1.
Oral presentations in the sciences and mathematics often focus on describing the results
of original or replicated research.
A)
True
B)
False
2.
Scientific and mathematical information is less comprehensible when illustrated
visually.
A)
True
B)
False
3.
Scientific or mathematical terms should be explained at a level appropriate to the
audience.
A)
True
B)
False
4.
Using observation, proofs, and experiments as supporting evidence is not necessary in a
scientific or mathematical presentation.
A)
True
B)
False
5.
A research presentation describes original research you have done.
A)
True
B)
False
6.
In a research presentation, you should clearly state your research question.
A)
True
B)
False
7.
In the conclusion of a research presentation, the speaker discusses the results and their
significance.
A)
True
B)
False
8.
A process analysis presentation is typically a 30-minute group presentation.
A)
True
B)
False
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9.
A presentation describing research conducted in natural settings is known as a field
study presentation.
A)
True
B)
False
10.
Science courses include those related to all of the following areas EXCEPT
A)
physical sciences.
B)
natural sciences.
C)
earth sciences.
D)
social sciences.
11.
Effective scientific and mathematical presentations will include all of the following
EXCEPT
A)
observations, proofs, and experiments.
B)
a selective focus on details.
C)
results of a design project.
D)
presentation aids.
12.
What kind of presentation for science and math describes original research that the
speaker has conducted?
A)
research
B)
field study
C)
research overview
D)
process analysis
13.
What kind of presentation describes how an experimental or mathematical process
works and under what conditions it can be used?
A)
research
B)
field study
C)
research overview
D)
process analysis
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Answer Key
1.
A
2.
B
3.
A
4.
B
5.
A
6.
A
7.
A
8.
B
9.
A
10.
D
11.
C
12.
A
13.
D
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1.
List three elements you should include in your research presentation.
2.
What three things are described in a process analysis presentation?
3.
How is a process analysis presentation different from a research presentation?
4.
What details are included in a field study presentation?
5.
Provide an example for each of the three types of presentations for science and
mathematics.
6.
List three tips for preparing a successful scientific presentation.
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