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Introduction to Science Communication

Lesson 1 of 1 · BMY4993 Practice questions

By the end of this lesson

Explain the distinction I use in this course between scientific communication and science communication.
Describe how audience, purpose, communication format and participation shape an explanation.

Mentioned in this episode

Further reading on the ideas discussed in this episode:

Using Science to Improve Science Communication (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2017). A chapter on communication goals, audiences and why sharing more information is not always enough.
American Statistical Association Releases Statement on Statistical Significance and P-Values (2016, PDF). Further reading on why statistical significance does not establish the size or practical importance of an effect.