Which example illustrates public scientific communication?
A. A scientist collaborates with other scientists to plan an experiment.
B. A scientist sends a preview copy of a journal article to some colleagues.
C. A federal government agency holds a press conference to describe the response to and the dangers of a new virus epidemic.
D. A federal government agency publishes an article in a professional scientific journal detailing technical details of a new virus.

Question

Which example illustrates public scientific communication?
A. A scientist collaborates with other scientists to plan an experiment.
B. A scientist sends a preview copy of a journal article to some colleagues.
C. A federal government agency holds a press conference to describe the response to and the dangers of a new virus epidemic.
D. A federal government agency publishes an article in a professional scientific journal detailing technical details of a new virus.

anonymous · Answer

@saamiig If we look at the question, the key word is "public".  Which of those options does something public, that is to say, outside of the scientific community?