Results
The results section analyses the raw data created by the method to give conclusions. It may include any or all of the following
Error Type: Is the research rigorous enough and sensitive enough?
Data Conversion: How was the raw data converted for analysis?
Demographics: Do the sample demographics match the population demographics?
Data Type: Is the information gathered analyzed according to data type?
Descriptive Summary: Is there a descriptive summary of the data with comments?
Analytic Statistics: If any analytic statistics for strength or significance are used, are they appropriate?
Analysis Assumptions: Are any analysis assumptions stated and handled?
Findings: Is each finding argued individually, one at a time, from the results?
Tables: Do any tables have a meaningful title, row/column headings, and have a mention in the text like "See Table 1"?
Frequency Tables: Do any frequency tables show percentages that add up to 100% for each row?
Mean Tables: Do any mean tables show dependent means varying by row/column causes?
Figures: Do any figures add value to the text for the space they take up??
Graphs: Are any graphs of the right type, with clearly labeled axes?
Summarize Findings: Are the main research findings clearly summarized, preferably in a list?
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