Module 1 Quiz

Beginner check-in on reproducibility, the scientific method, data/code sharing, FAIR principles, and making code accessible.

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1) In computational science, what do you need at minimum to allow others to attempt reproducibility?

A. Data and code B. Only a summary of results C. Only the methods section text D. Only screenshots of the output

2) Reproducibility (in many scientific definitions) means obtaining consistent results using:

A. New data and new code B. The same data and code as the original study C. Any data, as long as the conclusions match D. The same conclusions, even if results differ

3) Which of the following is a key reason to share your code?

A. To reduce transparency B. To make it harder for others to understand your work C. To enhance reproducibility, reuse, and transparency D. To avoid documenting versions

4) FAIR stands for Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and:

A. Repeatable B. Reliable C. Re-usable D. Reproven

5) A good code repository commonly includes which file that explains what the code does and how to run it?

A. README file B. Screenshot.jpg C. RandomNotes.txt (required) D. No documentation is needed

6) A LICENSE file in a code repository is mainly used to:

A. Hide the code from the public B. State how others can legally use, modify, and share the code C. Automatically run tests D. Replace the README file

7) Which practice makes code more accessible and supports reproducibility?

A. Using unclear variable names like a, b, c for everything B. Commenting, using a style guide, and documenting the code C. Avoiding any comments so the code looks cleaner D. Copying code into slides instead of a repository

8) Which is a “best place” commonly used to share code online?

A. GitHub or Bitbucket B. A private folder with no access C. A paper notebook only D. Only inside a single email attachment forever

9) Why can command-line workflows be more reproducible than “point-and-click” workflows?

A. They can capture commands in a script and help track versions B. They never require documentation C. They automatically share your data publicly D. They prevent anyone from re-running analyses

10) In the scientific method, why is “one experiment is not enough” often emphasized?

A. Theories and confidence emerge from multiple studies and repeated testing B. It is impossible to report results from a single study C. Hypotheses do not need to be testable D. Data is optional if you have code

Source slides used for quiz topics

Reproducibility basics and definitions
Scientific method concepts
Data availability, data/code sharing, FAIR principles
Sharing code and workflows (GitHub/Bitbucket, README/LICENSE)
Making code accessible (comments, style guides, documentation)