ABSTRACT
The heart of any quantitative research study is its findings and results. More often than not, however, this part of the study is the most intimidating for readers who are trying to build their research literacy skills. First of all, in a well-done quantitative study the findings and results flow right from the questions, arguments, and methods. Most of the findings and results are answers to questions that have already been stated and are merely being put to the test. Second, the complex statistical procedures or sophisticated theoretical frameworks that often accompany findings and results are usually based on simple ideas that can be clearly related to the questions being tested or addressed. Finally, the findings and results often add an element of surprise and intrigue to the research. Many research studies, particularly if they are quantitative, are not in the business of exploring and organizing data. Instead, they have been designed and conducted to answer certain questions.
