In the discussion section of an APA-style report, researchers must critically evaluate and address the study's limitations, such as potential problems with internal or external validity, ineffective manipulations, or unreliable measures. Rather than listing every possible routine issue—as most readers assume general limitations exist—authors should focus on two or three specific limitations that most likely influenced the results. The narrative should explain how these factors might have affected the data and suggest methodological strategies to deal with them in future studies.