Which option best describes the contents of the 'results' section in a forensic evaluation report?

• A. Findings summarized without data.
• B. Complete test scores without interpretation.
• C. Findings from assessments presented clearly with interpretation and supported by data.
• D. Speculation about etiology.

Answer: (C)

In a forensic evaluation, the results section should present what the assessments showed and explain what those findings mean, with the data that back them up. That means every finding is described clearly and then interpreted in the context of the referral questions and legal standards. The emphasis is on linking evidence to conclusions so the reader can see why a particular interpretation follows from the data, not just a list of numbers or scores. Providing interpretation alongside the findings helps establish relevance and credibility, making it possible to assess the significance of the results. It’s also important to avoid inferring causes or etiology here; speculation about why something happened belongs in the discussion or conclusions rather than in the results, which should stay grounded in the observed data and its direct implications for the questions asked.