When reading a research report, educators should:
A) accept the author's conclusions only if he or she is known to be an authority in the field
B) accept conclusions that agree with previous research
C) determine whether the conclusions are supported by the data of the study
D) accept the conclusions if they follow logically from the hypotheses of the study

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Determining whether the conclusions are supported by the data of the study is crucial in evaluating the validity of a research report, regardless of the author's authority, agreement with previous research, or logical consistency with hypotheses.

When Reading a Research Report, Educators Should