Implication

 The most common broad categories are theoretical and practical implications. The specific types of implications discussed often depend on the field of study and the nature of the research. 

People are complex, situations are complex, and societies are different, The underlying problem is whether or not the user *understands* the implication of the decision to proceed, and provides protection in case they don't understand the implication. There are different types or kinds of implications:

Theoretical implications: Relate to how findings connect to or add to existing theories

Can establish new theories or modify existing ones.

Practical implications: Focus on real-world applications or consequences of the research; it shows how findings could be used in practice.

Policy implications: Discuss how findings could impact policies or legislation

Social implications: Describe potential impacts on society at large.

Political implications: Relevant for research in law, political science, etc.

Technological implications: Discuss impacts on technology or technological processes

Managerial implications: Summarize what results mean in terms of actions for managers

Ethical implications: Discuss ethical considerations arising from the research

The most common broad categories are theoretical and practical implications. The specific types of implications discussed often depend on the field of study and the nature of the research. Researchers typically integrate discussion of implications into the discussion/conclusion section rather than having a separate "implications" section.

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