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Useful phrases for your Results section

Phrases to report significant results

A significant difference was found between …
The tests revealed a significant difference between …
The tests revealed a weak/moderate/strong correlation between …
These numbers suggest that [X] affects …
Results show/indicate/reveal/confirm that …

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Phrases to report non-significant results

No significant difference was found between …
The tests revealed no significant difference between …
No significant correlation was seen/observed/noted between …
Overall, our results show that [X] did not affect [X].
As Table/Figure [X] shows, there was no increase in …

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Phrases to refer to tables and figures

Figure [X] shows a strong correlation between …
As shown/highlighted/detailed in Table [X], …
As can be seen in Table/Figure [X], …
Table [X] provides an overview of the data from …
As Table/Figure [X] shows, there was no increase in …

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Phrases to report results from surveys/interviews

Of the study population/initial sample/patient cohort, [X] subjects …
The response rate was [X%] at [X] months and [X%] at [X] months.
Of the [X] subjects who completed the questionnaire/survey, half …
When asked about/questioned on [X], most respondents commented that …
A common view amongst participants/respondents was that …

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Structuring your Results section

FAQs about writing a Results section

Results section example with explanation