METHODS - reporting psychological invesitgations

Question 1

order of report

Answer 1

1. abstract
2. introduction
3. method
4. results
5. discussion
6. referencing

Question 2

abstract

Answer 2

short summary (150-200 words) that includes all the major elements: aims and hypotheses, method/prpcedure, results and conclusions

Question 3

introduction

Answer 3

a look at relevant theories, concepts and studies that are related to the study
aims and hypotheses presented

Question 4

method

Answer 4

sufficient detail so other researchers are able to replicate study
design and reasons
sample
materials
procedure
ethics

Question 5

results

Answer 5

summary of key findings from the investigation
descriptive stats e.g tables and graphs
inferential stats e.g statistical test
any rawdata and calculations made should appear in appendix

Question 6

discussion

Answer 6

summary of findings verbally
relationship of results to previous research
consideration of limitations and subsequent improvements
real-world implications

Question 7

referencing

Answer 7

journal articles, books, websites etc

for book - surname, first initial. (date of publication) title of book, place of publication, publisher