Question

Select all the statements about prompting AI that are true.
Research shows that using Star Trek language to speak to AI will return the best results for
math calculations.
Research suggests that AI performs better when given certain prompts, so you should experiment to achieve the best results.
Research shows that AI will return the best results for scientific questions if the request is
blunt and stops just short of being rude.
Research suggests that you will get better results if you follow politeness norms when interacting with AI

Answer 1

Only the second statement is true:
- True: "Research suggests that AI performs better when given certain prompts, so you should experiment to achieve the best results." Prompt engineering (clear instructions, examples, step-by-step cues, etc.) reliably improves model outputs.

The others are false:
- No evidence that using "Star Trek language" yields the best math results.
- There's no research showing blunt-but-almost-rude phrasing gives the best scientific answers.
- Following politeness norms may change tone, but politeness itself is not shown to reliably improve correctness or quality; clarity and appropriate prompt structure matter far more.