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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข 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.