Speculations are generally acceptable in a discussion section of a research report. The researchers are likely to speculate on the following topics, EXCEPT:
A) What the results might have been if a different sampling strategy were adopted…
B) What the results might have been if a different measure of the dependent variable were used…
C) What the results might have been if a different co-author were selected…
D) What some possible explanations might be for the results obtained in the study…

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Speculating on the potential results if a different co-author were selected is not relevant or appropriate to the discussion section of a research report.

Speculations Are Generally Acceptable in a Discussion Section of a Research