Understanding the text
What is the first reading strategy?
Predict
What is the first thing you should look at when beginning to read a scientific paper?
The title.
What is a key finding?
An evidence based discovery that answers an overarching question.
What should you do if you do not know a word in the paper?
Look it up.
What part of the graph tells you what each axis represents?
The axis labels.
What does it mean to "identify" as a reading strategy?
What is the second thing you should look at when reading a scientific paper?
The abstract.
Does every scientific paper have a key finding?
No.
Do scientific words or terms always mean the same things in research papers?
What should you always read before interpreting the figure?
The figure caption or summary.
What does it mean to "connect" as a reading strategy?
To think about what you already know and relate this to the text.
What is the "abstract?"
The first couple of sentences in a paper that outline the purpose.
What part of the paper helps you understand how the paper is organized?
The table of contents.
What is model based learning?
Learning that uses an internal "mental map" of how the environment works to plan actions.
What type of model did all three simulations in article one use?
They all used computational models.
Why should you "visualize" while reading a scientific paper?
To have an idea of what experiments are happing and gain a visual representation to look back on.
What is the purpose of the keywords listed in many scientific papers?
Keywords are important terms or phrases that describe the main topics of the research.
How did the AI learn in article 2?
- developed grid like cells on its own
- learned from experience
(either answer is correct)
What is reinforcement learning?
A learning where behavior is improved through rewards or punishments.
What were the simulations in article two trying to model?
They studied how the brain learns from rewards.
Why should you "evaluate" a scientific paper?
To think about the text as a whole and form your own opinions on it.
What are two signs that a scientific paper may not be reliable after an initial review?
(you may list one or two)
How does learning occur in article one?
What is synaptic plasticity in the context of the article?
The brain's ability to strengthen or weaken connections between neurons based on experience.
What did both groups of simulations want to learn about the brain?
They both wanted to better understand how the brain processes information and adapts behavior.