Methods and statistical tests describe?

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The main idea here is understanding what the methods section covers in a research report. Methods and statistical tests describe the study design and the statistical analyses used. This includes how the study was planned and conducted, what design was chosen (randomized, observational, etc.), how participants were selected and measured, and which statistical methods were applied to analyze the data. This information is key for assessing whether the approach was appropriate to answer the research question and for enabling replication.

Other options don’t fit because: the study conclusions summarize what was found rather than how the study was planned or analyzed; the funding source identifies who financed the work but not the methodological approach; ethical approvals relate to meeting ethical standards but not to the specific design or analyses.