Question

Abstracts are useful in helping researchers accomplish all of the following, EXCEPT

previewing significant findings.
describing the problem.
gathering comprehensive data.
presenting conclusions.

Answer 1

The correct answer is that abstracts do not help researchers gather or present comprehensive data: (the third option is the correct one).

All the other options describe the function of the abstract, which is to provide an overview of the research. Comprehensive data is presented in the body of a paper, not in the abstract.