scientific report

Question 1

order

Answer 1

abstract
introduction
method
results
discussion
referencing

Question 2

abstract

Answer 2

summary of all key details of the research report
includes aim, hypothesis, method, results and conclusion

150-200 worlds long

Question 3

introduction

Answer 3

includes information of past research on a similar topic whereby relevant theories, studies and concepts are mentioned

• at beginning tends to be broad but becomes more specific until the aims and hypotheses are presented

Question 4

method

Answer 4

includes a description of what the researchers exactly did when they undertook the study
- design, sample method, materials, procedure, ethics

enough detail to allow replications

Question 5

results

Answer 5

includes all the findings from the study, presented even with inferential and descriptive statistics

if qualitative data is collected then this section may include thematic analysis

Question 6

discussion

Answer 6

where researcher considers what the findings exactly mean for us and for psychological theories

limitations - ways of improving the study

wider implications it may have for society

Question 7

referencing

Answer 7

last part of the scientific report - list of all sources quoted or referred to

Question 8

book reference

Answer 8

author, date, title of book (in italics or underlined), place of publication, publisher.

Question 9

journal reference

Answer 9

author(s), date, title of article, journal name, journal volume, issue number (all appear in italics or underlined apart from author. date and title of journal article), page range