Reporting Psychological Investigations Flashcards
What is included in the abstract of a scientific report?
Aim, hypothesis, method, sample, results, conclusions
The abstract consists of 2 paragraphs summarizing the report.
First section
What is the purpose of the introduction in a scientific report?
Guide to background theory and previous research
It justifies why the research is being conducted.
What does the method section outline in a scientific report?
Details of how the research has been conducted - gives other researchers the ability to replicate the study
It includes procedure, materials, participants, and design.
What is summarized in the results section of a scientific report?
Summary of data collected, including tables and graphs
It also includes statistical tests to determine significance.
What is the purpose of the discussion section in a scientific report?
Explains data analysis and its implications (what it actually means)
It indicates whether the hypothesis was rejected or accepted.
May criticise own research e.g. extraneous variables
What is included in the references section of a scientific report?
Alphabetical list of research studies used in current research
Provides credit for other researchers ideas
It provides credit for other researchers’ ideas and avoids plagiarism.
True or False: The abstract helps speed up the research process.
True
It provides a quick overview of the report.
Fill in the blank: The method section gives other researchers the ability to _______ the study.
[replicate]
Replication is essential for validating research findings.
What type of information does the results section include?
Descriptive statistics, graphs, and significance testing
This section provides a clear summary of the findings.
What are the components of the abstract?
Aim, hypothesis, method, sample, results, conclusions
These components provide a comprehensive summary of the research.
What citation format is typically used in the references section?
Surname, date
This format helps researchers locate full references easily.
Structure of a scientific report
-Title
-Abstract
-Introduction
-Aim and hypotheses
-Methods
-Results
-Discussion
-References
-Appendcies
How to reference
-Surname and initials
-Publication date in brackets
-Name of book/ article
-Location of publication
-Name of publisher
How to reference
-Surname and initials
-Publication date in brackets
-Name of book/ article
-Location of publication
-Name of publisher
