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A method description tells a reader what was examined and how the information was generated. It does not automatically answer every question a researcher may have about a material.
Key points to consider
- Look for the stated measurement, sample and method conditions before interpreting a result.
- Ask whether the method is relevant to the question being considered.
- Record what the document does not address as carefully as what it does address.
A practical way to use this information
Method scope is a practical guardrail: it keeps conclusions proportionate to the information available.
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