bevindingsteksten

Bevindingsteksten is a term used in some Scandinavian and Dutch-language reporting to denote the section or text that presents the findings of an investigation, study, or evaluation. It focuses on what was observed or measured, rather than on interpretation or judgment.

The primary purpose of bevindingsteksten is to document results in a clear, verifiable way. It provides a factual basis for conclusions and for comparison across studies or assessments. The text is commonly found in research reports, clinical trial documentation, audits, and evaluative studies, and it is often closely linked to the methods and data sources used.

Typical content includes information about the study design, population characteristics, data collection methods, and the main outcomes or variables of interest. It presents quantitative results such as counts, means, proportions, effect sizes, and statistical measures (confidence intervals, p-values), as well as qualitative findings when appropriate. References to tables and figures are common to illustrate the results.

Bevindingsteksten is distinct from interpretation or discussion sections, which explore meaning, implications, and limitations. The bevindingsteksten should be objective, concise, and precise, avoiding speculative or value-laden language. In multilingual contexts, the concept corresponds to “results” or “findings” in English-language reports.