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Re:Math Overflow users resolve PhD thesis crisis by supernova87a on Tuesday August 04, 2020 @05:38PM (#24054765)
I'm not talking about the exact result, right? Just that someone engaging in research should know what the format of the plot/table/output should look like, how much work is needed to populate that table, and what kind of conclusions will come out of it.

If you (the general "you") are in industry breakthrough territory, you're an advanced student and my advice isn't for you. Otherwise, I think it's a good practice.

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Re:Math Overflow users resolve PhD thesis crisis by thomasahle on Tuesday August 04, 2020 @06:14PM (#24055063)
> what kind of conclusions will come out of it.

Fair. I think considering what possible conclusions could come is certainly important. I worried about your original post suggesting actually writing the conclusion in advance.

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