Research Conclusions Quiz

What is the purpose of a conclusion in a research paper?

• To provide detailed methodology and results

• To summarize key points and explain the significance of the research

• To introduce new ideas not previously discussed

• To repeat the introduction

What should be avoided in writing the conclusion of a research paper?

• Matching the objectives of the research with the introduction

• Being concise and to the point

• Ignoring negative results and problems encountered

• Providing a clear summary of what was learned

What should the conclusion of a research paper include?

• New ideas not previously raised in the report

• A summary of the methodology and results

• A clear summary of what was learned

• A discussion of practical applications and implications

What is the purpose of recommendations in a research paper?

• To draw inferences from the findings

• To suggest practical and achievable actions based on the research

• To summarize key points

• To provide a challenge to the reader

What is one common recommendation that researchers often make?

• Ignoring further research areas

• Leaving problems unaddressed

• Addressing methodological issues

• Avoiding actions based on research findings

What should the conclusion section of a research paper not contain?

• Ideas not previously raised in the report

• Details about the methodology or results

• A summary of what was learned

• A comparison with other similar studies

What should be included in the conclusion section of a research paper?

• A variety of options not arising from the study

• A comparison with other similar studies

• A discussion of practical applications and implications

• A recapitulation of the methodology

What should the conclusion of a research paper logically precede?

• The methodology section

• The introduction

• The recommendations

• The main body of the report

What is the purpose of drawing inferences in the conclusion of a research paper?

• To challenge the reader to accept opposing ideas

• To summarize key points

• To extend a challenge to the reader

• To provide a clear summary of what was learned

What should the conclusion of a research paper not fail to reveal?

• Areas of further research

• Methodological issues

• Problems and negative results

• A clear summary of what was learned