presenting the findings

Question 1

findings

Answer 1

the multiple sections of a research article that include the results, conclusions, interpretations, recommendations, generalizations and implications for future research
- separated by results and discussion

Question 2

results

Answer 2

• data-bound section
• both descriptive and inferential statistical results of testing are reported
• set the stage for discussion
• exact tests, specific test value, and probability level achieved are reported
• all data are represented whether supported or not
• investigator objectively presents results
• good or bad
• data summarized in text, tables and figures

Question 3

discussion of results

Answer 3

• interpretation of results with a careful reflection on all aspects of study
• researcher makes data come alive
• interprets and gives meaning to numbers in quantitative study or concepts in qualitative study
• researcher reviews data in light of the theoretical framework and literature review
• transferability or extent to which findings have similar meaning in other studies is discussed
• discussion of how data may suggest additional or previously unrealized relationships
• limitations of study discussed in terms of the steps of the process
• potential threats to the validity of the study are discussed
• generalizability or inferences from the data are discussed
• recommendations for practice and future research are suggested