Which of the following should be included in the investigation procedure section of a report?

• A. Description of the steps taken during the investigation.
• B. The final conclusions only.
• C. The training records of all staff.
• D. The weather on the day.

Answer: (A)

In an investigation report, the procedure section should lay out exactly what was done to carry out the investigation. It describes the steps in order, including how information was gathered, who was interviewed, what documents or records were reviewed, what methods or tools were used to analyze the evidence, and how the findings were verified. This level of detail ensures transparency and allows someone else to understand or reproduce the process if needed. The final conclusions belong in a separate section that states the outcomes based on the collected evidence. Supporting items like training records of all staff aren’t part of the procedure itself (they may be referenced as evidence or kept in an appendix if relevant), and weather on the day is only background context unless it directly affected the investigation steps.