Which term describes a judgement based on the information obtained in a study?

• A. Conclusion
• B. Trend
• C. Hypothesis
• D. Observation

Answer: (A)

A judgement based on the information obtained in a study is a conclusion. After gathering data and analyzing what the results show, you summarize what the evidence indicates about the question or problem you investigated. The conclusion states what the data support about the topic and often notes how well the hypothesis was supported.

A trend, by contrast, refers to a pattern that appears across data over time or across conditions, not a final interpretation of the entire study. A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction stated before testing. An observation is simply something you notice or measure during the study, the raw data you collect before drawing any final interpretation.