Empirical findings rest entirely on the Results sections students tend to skip

Evidence

The results section describes how the observations collected were analyzed to determine whether the original hypotheses were supported. Here, the data (observations of behavior) are described, and statistical tests are presented. Because of this, the Results section is often intimidating to readers who have little or no training in statistics. Wading through complex and unfamiliar statistical analyses is understandably confusing and frustrating. As a result, many students are tempted to skip over reading this section. We advise you not to do so. Empirical findings are the foundation of any science and Results sections are where such findings are presented. — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 4566

Categorization

• SEED: Angle: why the most important reading skill in science is forcing yourself through methods/results sections you’re not trained for.