Reporting Psychological Investigations

Question 1

What are the sections of a psychological report

Answer 1

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Method
• Results
• Discussion
• Referencing

Question 2

Abstract

Answer 2

• Fist section
• Short summary (150-200 words)
• All major elements

Question 3

Introduction

Answer 3

• A look at past research on a similar topic
• Includes the aims and hypotheses of the current investigation

Question 4

Method

Answer 4

• Include sufficient detail so other researchers can replicate easily
• Design
• Sample
• Apparatus/materials
• Procedure
• Ethics

Question 5

Results

Answer 5

• Summarise key findings from the investigation
• Feature descriptive stats
• Inferential stats
• Raw data in appendix
• Qualitative methods

Question 6

Discussion

Answer 6

• Summarise results verbally
• Discuss limitations
• Wider implications of research are considered
• Real world applications
• Contribution

Question 7

Referencing for books

Answer 7

Author(s)
Date
Title of book
Place of publication
Publisher

Question 8

Referencing for journals

Answer 8

Author(s)
Date
Article title
Journal name
Volume/issue
Page numbers

Question 9

Referencing for web references

Answer 9

Source
Date
Title
Weblink
Date accessed

Question 10

What are the 8 parts to writing a consent form for a psychological report (TAPCHIPS)

Answer 10

• Title of project
• Aim of study
• Procedure
• Confidential info
• Have to take part- R2W
• Information- contact details
• Participant questions (do you consent, understand and received enough info)
• Signature- at bottom of form

Question 11

What are the 8 parts to writing a set of standardised instructions for a psychological investigation (RWWTERQC)

Answer 11

• Replication of the study (info)
• Write instructions to read out
• Welcome the participants
• Thank participants
• Explain to Ps what will happen
• Remind P’s they have R2W
• Questions that Ps may have
• Check P’s are still happy to proceed

Question 12

What are the 6 parts to writing a debriefing form for a psychological report (TOLHRC)

Answer 12

• Thank participants
• Outline true aims
• Looking to find what
• How data will be used
• Remind p’s they have R2W
• Contact details of researcher

Question 13

What are the 4 parts to designing research- the method

Answer 13

1. Design
2. Participants
3. Materials
4. Procedure