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WorksheetsResearch Findings and Discussion
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 28mins
What is the Mean average of this data set?
(a)
What is the Median average of this data set?
(a)
What is the Mode average of this data set?
(a)
What is the range of this data set?
(a)
What is the Standard Deviation of this data set?
(a)
The results section is where you present the findings in a readable format. In a qualitative report it is likely that you will always use:
words
tables
graphs
pie charts
What is the best term to describe the situation?
"One fine night, while you are sleeping, you suddenly awake because you hear unusual sound from downstairs. Your heart says that it might be a thief broke into your house"
objective
findings
method
inference
From the following statements, which one should not be in your research findings chapter?
procedure to collect data
histogram
percentage of respondents
pie chart
Which one is NOT TRUE regarding results/findings?
findings of a study derived from the methods applied to gather and analyze information.
A major purpose of the Results section is to break down the data into sentences that show its significance to the research question(s).
This section answers the basic question “What did you find in your research?”
Consist a few reviews from various type of secondary data
Why tables or graph is relevant on expressing the result?
to tell a clear and informative story about your research and avoid repeating information.
to make your research report longer
to show your opinion
to tell a bias information so that you can influence readers
Which of the following is NOT an example of visual element?
photo
pie chart
graph
paragraph
Report Paper consists of this following chapters.
Introduction, Theoretical Framework, and Method.
Introduction, Theoretical Framework, Method and Results.
Introduction, Theoretical Framework, Method, Results and Conclusion.
Abstract, Introduction, Theoretical Framework, Method, Results and Conclusion.
This section is where you report the findings of the mini-research you conducted and also is concerned with presenting the analysis of the results of data analysis.
The Result
The Method
The Conclusion
The Abstract
After collecting the data, the researchers should ...
make suggestion and advice for the readers of the research
make connections and make clear the reasoning for
suggesting the knowledge should be viewed in one way instead of another
present the data only and do not need to analyze the data since the data is the result of the research
analyze the data and explain the theories used in the research
The Result chapter consists of two part which are ...
Data collection and data analysis
Research question and hypothesis
Findings and discussion
Abstract and conclusion
It is where you need to write the key outcomes of your research.
Findings
Discussion
It is where you need to interpret and explain the major findings.
Findings
Discussion
This what you should DO in writing your findings.
select only the information that is most relevant
to the question you want to answer
include all your data (do not include raw
data that has not been summarized)
discuss or interpret your results (save this
for Discussions section)
providing data that is not critical to
answering the research question
It is what you should NOT do in writing the findings.
select only the information that is most relevant
to the question you want to answer
distinguish information from any raw data
or other content that could be included as an
appendix
re-read the background section of your paper to
ensure that the reader has enough context to
understand the results
include all your data (do not include raw
data that has not been summarized)
You should include this in your discussions, except ...
Present the underlying meaning of your
research
Highlight the importance of your study and how
it can contribute to understanding the research
problem within the field of study.
Present a synopsis of the results followed by
an explanation of key findings.
Briefly summarise the major findings that come
from the research and relate them to what you
originally proposed to find out
This is a sample of the writing discussion.
Only 26% reported knowing how to perform emergency procedures like mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
This finding shows how unprepared Singaporeans are in emergencies and illustrates that efforts to provide emergency training for Singaporeans need to be stepped up.
This is a sample of the writing a finding.
Only 26% reported knowing how to perform emergency procedures like mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
This finding shows how unprepared Singaporeans are in emergencies and illustrates that efforts to provide emergency training for Singaporeans need to be stepped up.
What should the discussion section NOT do?
refer to other studies
present tables and figures
explain results
use tentative language
What does this part of the discussion do?
refers to main results
refers to other studies
explains results
discusses implications of results
What does this part of the discussion do?
refers to main results
refers to other studies
explains results
uses tentative language
discusses implications of results
What does this part of the discussion do?
refers to study limitations
refers to other studies
presents figures/tables
uses tentative language
What does this part of the discussion do?
refers to main results
refers to other studies
explains results
discusses implications of results
What should the conclusion section NOT do?
restate purpose of the report
summarise main findings
provide a literature review
recommend further areas for research
What does this part of the conclusion do?
refers to tables and figure
summarises main findings
provides a literature review
recommends further areas for research
What does this part of the conclusion do?
refer to tables and figure
summarise main findings
restate purpose of the report
provide a literature review
recommend further areas for research
What is the typical order of sections in an academic paper?
Introduction, Literature Review, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References
Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Literature Review, References
Introduction, Literature Review, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Abstract
Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Literature Review, Abstract
Which section of an academic paper provides a summary of the main findings and their implications?
Introduction
Methods
Results
Discussion
In which section of an academic paper do you present your research questions or hypotheses?
Introduction
Methods
Results
Discussion
What is the purpose of the Literature Review section in an academic paper?
To provide a summary of the main findings and their implications
To present the research questions or hypotheses
To explain the research methods and procedures used in the study
To review and analyze relevant sources and studies
Which section of an academic paper typically includes citations to relevant sources and studies?
Introduction
Methods
Results
Literature Review
In what part of an academic paper should you explain the research methods and procedures used in your study?
Introduction
Methodology
Results
Discussion
What is the purpose of the Abstract in an academic paper?
To provide a summary of the main findings and their implications
To present the research questions or hypotheses
To explain the research methods and procedures used in the study
To provide a brief overview of the paper
Which section of an academic paper typically includes tables, figures, and statistical data?
Introduction
Methods
Results
Discussion
What should be the primary focus of the Introduction section in an academic paper?
To provide a summary of the main findings and their implications
To present the research questions or hypotheses
To explain the research methods and procedures used in the study
To introduce the topic and provide background information
Where would you typically find a list of references or citations in an academic paper?
Introduction
Methods
Results
References
