Question

Which example illustrates public scientific communication?

Answer 1

Answer:

D. A federal government agency publishes an article in a professional scientific journal detailing technical details of a  new virus.

Explanation:

Public scientific communication is a way used by scientists to make the audience able to understand the basics of science to communicate an informed decision. There are several skills under public scientific communication that include connect with the public, talk to journalists, make science understandable, and understand the audience.

The best way to connect with the audience is to publish an article in a professional scientific journal because mostly journals are peer-reviewed having standard of quality.

A federal government agency informing about a  new virus through an article in a professional scientific journal is the best way of public scientific communication as it will be for a specific audience along with a standard of quality.

Hence, the correct answer is "D".