Reporting An Investigation

Question 1

Why is a report done?

Answer 1

Once a study has been carried out, a report is written by the researcher where it is then submitted to a journal who may decide to publish it.

Question 2

Structure of psychological reports

Answer 2

1. Abstract (Short overview of study so don’t have to read whole report for important info)
2. Introduction
3. Methodology (Detailed desc of how did study e.g. participants)
4. Results (Findings)
5. Discussion (Detailed discussion of conclusions drawn)
6. References
7. Appendix