"the study found that" vs "the study found out that"

Question

"the study found that" vs "the study found out that"

Both phrases are correct, but "the study found that" is more commonly used in English. The addition of "out" in "the study found out that" is redundant and not necessary.

Last Updated: March 25, 2024

This phrase is used to introduce the results or findings of a study or research.

Examples:

The study found that there was a significant correlation between the two variables.
The study found that the new treatment was effective in reducing symptoms.
The study found that participants who exercised regularly had better health outcomes.
The study found that there was no evidence to support the hypothesis.
The study found that the majority of respondents preferred option A.

Alternatives:

the research revealed that
the investigation showed that
the analysis indicated that
the experiment demonstrated that
the survey uncovered that

This phrase is also used to introduce the results or findings of a study or research, but the addition of "out" is redundant and not necessary.

Examples:

The study found out that there was a significant correlation between the two variables.
The study found out that the new treatment was effective in reducing symptoms.
The study found out that participants who exercised regularly had better health outcomes.
The study found out that there was no evidence to support the hypothesis.
The study found out that the majority of respondents preferred option A.

Alternatives:

the study found that
the research revealed that
the investigation showed that
the analysis indicated that
the experiment demonstrated that

Answer 1

the study found that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Answer 2

the study found out that

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

"the study found that" vs "the study found out that"

the study found that

the study found out that

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