Features of a Scientific Report

Question 1

What are the features of a scientific report?

Answer 1

Abstract
Introduction
Method
Results
Discussion
Reference

Question 2

What are the features of an abstract?

Answer 2

Written LAST

Approximately 150 words

Includes…
Hypothesis
Method (how they studied it)
Findings (did they find significant results, yes or no)

Includes limitations/weaknesses of study.

Directions for future research.

Conclusion (implications for research)

Question 3

What are the features of an introduction?

Answer 3

Contains a literature review of existing research.

Highlights any limitations of research.

Explain rational of why the research is important/significant to conduct.

State alternative / null hypothesis.

Question 4

What are the features of a method?

Answer 4

Obtain consent

Includes…
Design of study (state what the operationalised IV / DV are)

Apparatus or materials (consent form / questionnaires / images)

MATERIALS are paper-based, APPARATUS are equipment.

Participants (how many, male/female split/are they representative / what type of sampling / gender / age)

Outline the PROCEDURE (must be written with very high detail so it can be replicated by other researchers / also write the ethics involved)