How to check whether a conclusion matches results
A defensible conclusion uses the scope, direction, conditions, and uncertainty supported by the results it cites.
Split the conclusion into claims
Separate statements about direction, magnitude, mechanism, generality, and hypothesis support. Each may require different evidence.
Name candidate evidence
For each claim, cite the specific result sentence, table row, figure, or calculation. Shared keywords alone are not enough.
Compare scope and certainty
Check sample, condition, range, and uncertainty. A local observation should not become a universal claim without additional evidence.
Revise the claim, not the data
When evidence is weaker than the wording, narrow the conclusion. Never alter results to make a preferred conclusion appear consistent.
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