Scientific Report

Question 1

What is the abstract in a psychological paper?

Answer 1

A summary of aims/hypotheses, procedure, results and conclusions, ~150 words

Question 2

What is the introduction of a psychological paper?

Answer 2

Several studies summarised leading logically to aim and hypothesis of research

Question 3

What is the method for a psychological paper?

Answer 3

Must provide enough detail for replication; includes design, sample, apparatus/materials, procedure, ethics

Question 4

What are the results of a psychological paper?

Answer 4

Descriptive statistics (tables, graphs, etc) ; inferential statistics = statement about whether hypothesis is accepted w reference to calculated and critical values

Question 5

What are the discussions in a psychological paper?

Answer 5

Results verbally explained; limitations of study discussed, future suggestions + wider implications explained

Question 6

What are the references in a psychological paper?

Answer 6

Site sources in order:
Surname, first initial (Year), Name of study, pages