reporting psychological investigations

Question 1

all elements of psychological investigation

Answer 1

abstract, intro, method, results, discussion, referencing.

Question 2

abstract

Answer 2

Summary of aims and hypotheses, method/procedure, results and conclusions. About 150 words.

Question 3

introduction

Answer 3

Several studies summarised leading logically to the aim and hypothesis of the research.

Question 4

method

Answer 4

This should provide enough detail for study to be replicated.
Includes design, sample, apparatus/materials, procedure, ethics.

Question 5

results

Answer 5

Descriptive statistics, e.g. tables and graphs.
Inferential statistics: A statement about whether the hypothesis is accepted with reference to the calculated and critical values.

Question 6

discussion

Answer 6

Results verbally explained, limitations of study discussed, future suggestions and wider implications explained.

Question 7

referencing

Answer 7

full details of any source material cited in the report

journal: author, date, title, name in italics, volume issue, page no.

book: author, date, title, place of publication, publisher.