Writing a psychological report

Question 1

1. Abstract

Answer 1

Short summary- methodology, hypothesis, whether the findings supported the hypothesis.

Question 2

2. Intro

Answer 2

Reasoning, past research, hypothesis.

Question 3

3. Method

Answer 3

Design, procedure, participants, apparatus.

Question 4

4. Results

Answer 4

Descriptive statistics, qualitative analysis.

Question 5

5. Discussion

Answer 5

Supports past research, aims, hypothesis?, implications

Question 6

6. Reference

Answer 6

Credits to researchers.

Question 7

7. Appendix

Answer 7

Material too detailed to contain in the report e.g. calculations.