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RES04_Res Pro CO3_#1
RESEARCH PROJECT CO3 _ Conclusions_ #1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are conclusions based on? | Findings of the study. |
| Why avoid numerals in conclusions? | They limit the scope and impact of generalizations. |
| What must conclusions avoid? | Any statements not supported by findings. |
| What should conclusions answer? | The specific research questions or objectives. |
| Why must conclusions answer the research questions? | The study becomes meaningless if questions are unanswered. |
| What should conclusions point out? | What was factually learned from the inquiry. |
| What should conclusions NOT be based on? | Implied or indirect effects of findings. |
| How should conclusions be written? | Concise, brief, and complete. |
| How should conclusions be stated? | Categorically, as if 100% true. |
| What qualifiers should be avoided in conclusions? | Probably, perhaps, maybe. |
| What should conclusions refer to? | Only the population, area, or subject of the study. |
| Define research implications. | Logical relationships of findings to theory, phenomena, or practice. |
| What are practical implications? | Explain what findings mean when similar circumstances occur. |
| What are theoretical implications? | Statements supporting or contradicting theories or previous findings. |
| What should conclusions NOT do? | Repeat statements from the thesis. |
| What is acceptable repetition in conclusions? | Recapitulations, but worded differently. |
| Why avoid doubt in conclusions? | It weakens validity and reliability. |
| What is the role of findings in conclusions? | They serve as the sole basis for generalizations. |
| Why must conclusions be brief? | To convey essential information without unnecessary detail. |
| What is the overall purpose of conclusions? | To present the logical outgrowth of the study’s findings. |