What Is the Purpose of the "Discussion" Section of a Research

question 34

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the "Discussion" section of a research report?

• A) Objective presentation of data
• B) Interpretation of the study's meaning
• C) Opportunity to thank the researcher's co-workers
• D) Examination of the suitability of the research design to its stated purpose

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Definitions:

Dependent Variables

Variables in an experiment or test that respond to changes in other variables, often measured to assess an effect.

Negatively Linearly Related

Describes the relationship between two variables where an increase in one variable results in a decrease in the other, represented by a negative correlation coefficient.

Standard Error of the Estimate

A measure indicating the typical distance between the actual data points and the line of best fit in a regression analysis.

True Regression Coefficients

The actual values of the coefficients in the population regression equation, which describe the relationship between independent and dependent variables.