10 Questions
What is the primary purpose of academic writing in scientific papers?
To provide a method for communication among scientists
What is the general outline/flow of a scientific paper according to the given text?
Title, author(s), abstract, IMRaD/IRDaM, acknowledgment, references/cited, appendix
Which principles are emphasized for scientific communication according to the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)?
Clarity, accuracy, simplicity, and understandability
What is the significance of the 'IMRaD' structure in a scientific paper?
It outlines the general flow of the paper from introduction to recommendations
In what year were the latest guidelines from the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) issued?
2018 ICJME guidelines LATEST
What is the term for a systematic error in the estimate of an association between cause and effect?
Confounding factor
Which type of study collects information on individuals over time?
Prospective study
What is the term for a numerical characteristic of a population?
Parameter
Which type of study begins with the sampling of 'cases and controls'?
Case-control study
What is the term for a risk factor whose effect is being studied?
Predictor variable
Test your knowledge of the general structure and elements of scientific papers and journal articles, including the IMRaD format, study objectives, methods, and references.
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