What Is the Results Section?

The Results section is the part of a scientific manuscript where researchers objectively present the findings of the study without interpretation or personal opinion.

This section answers the question:

• “What did the study find?”

The Results section presents:

• Statistical findings
• Numerical outcomes
• Tables
• Figures
• Graphs
• Effect sizes
• Confidence intervals
• p-values
• Clinical outcomes

The Results section should:

• Be clear
• Be logical
• Be objective
• Follow the Methods section
• Present findings systematically