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Research Reports

A research report should let the reader follow the reasoning from question to conclusion.

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A practical way to use this

Define the sample, explain the method and state what the evidence cannot establish. Use the review points here when commissioning a study or deciding whether to rely on an existing one.

Review points

  • Question, method and sample.
  • Evidence supporting each conclusion.
  • Limitations, uncertainty and possible bias.
  • Publication date and source references.
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