Why Read an Abstract

question 29

Multiple Choice

Why read an abstract?

• A)It can be quickly scanned to determine whether the rest of the article is relevant for your purposes.
• B)It shows a detailed description of the research methods that the researchers used.
• C)It provides you with all of the results and detailed statistics, so you can determine whether the results are significant.
• D)It summarizes all the research that led the researchers to their current hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Lung Cancer

A type of cancer that originates in the lungs, characterized by uncontrollable cell growth in lung tissue.

Visceral

Relating to the internal organs of the body, especially those within the chest or abdomen.

Phantom Pain

Pain perceived in an area of the body that has been amputated or is missing.

Above-The-Knee Amputation

A surgical procedure involving the removal of a limb above the knee joint, often due to severe injury or disease.