What to do when your dissertation data doesn’t work

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Opening paragraph to be written. It should say who this article is for and what they will be able to do after reading it.

A negative result is still a result

Explain why unexpected findings are not a failed dissertation.

Check the method before the data

Walk through what to verify before concluding the results are wrong.

How to write it up honestly

Show how to present findings that did not match the hypothesis.

What markers actually reward

Explain that the analysis and reflection carry the marks.

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