Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Findings refer to the results or outcomes obtained from research studies. They represent empirical evidence that supports or challenges existing theories or hypotheses within a specific field of study.
The process of repeating a research study with different participants and/or under different conditions to determine if similar findings can be obtained.
Generalizability: The extent to which research findings can be applied or generalized beyond the specific sample, settings, or conditions studied.
Null hypothesis: A statement used in statistical testing that assumes no relationship exists between variables being studied.