Science Process Skills and Communication Impact

Vocabulary terms covering the fundamental types of science process skills, sensory observation categories, effective public speaking techniques, and specific performance metrics.

Science Process Skills

Skills that lie under scientific thinking and decision making, representing the actions scientists take when they study and investigate.

Observing

The process of using the five senses to identify, learn about, or collect information about an object or event.

Sense of Taste

A sense used to identify sweet, salty, bitter, and sour flavors.

Sense of Sight

A sense used to identify colour, size, and shape.

Qualitative Observation

One of the two identified types of observation.

Quantitative Observation

One of the two identified types of observation.

Measuring

A science process skill used to make observations accurate and exact through the use of measuring instruments.

Voice Modulation

A powerful tool in public speaking that involves varying pitch, tone, and volume to convey emotion, emphasize points, and maintain interest.

Effective Body Language

A delivery technique that enhances a message through meaningful eye contact, purposeful gestures, good posture, and controlled expressions.

Audience Attendance Metric

An engagement metric with a target of $150$ and an actual value of $120$.

Engagement Duration Metric

An engagement measurement in minutes with a target of $60$ and an actual value of $75$.

Q&A Interaction Metric

A measurement of the number of questions with a target of $10$ and an actual value of $15$.

Positive Feedback Metric

A percentage-based measurement with a target of $90\%$ and an actual value of $95\%$.

Audience Interaction Impact Factor

A speaking engagement metric with a target of $85\%$ and an achieved value of $88\%$.

Knowledge Retention Impact Factor

A speaking engagement metric with a target of $75\%$ and an achieved value of $80\%$.

Post-presentation surveys Metric

Measured as an average rating with a target of $4.2$ and an achieved rating of $4.5$.

Referral Rate Impact Factor

A speaking engagement metric with a target of $10\%$ and an achieved value of $12\%$.

Circumference Formula

As shown in the science process skills graphic: $C = 2\pi r$.

Navigating Q&A

A process involving knowing material in advance, anticipating common questions, and rehearsing responses while maintaining composure.

Dynamic Delivery

Infusing energy into delivery to leave a lasting impression and motivate the audience.