writing a psychological report

Question 1

introduction

Answer 1

contains relevant background theory and studies, put the aim and hypothesis for your investigation into context

Question 2

method

Answer 2

step by step prosses of what you have done
D- design
A-apparatus/materials
P-participants
P-procedure
results are also included in the method section
in the results section you will give a summarised account of the data, using descriptive statistics (mean, media, mode and statistical results)

Question 3

Discussion

Answer 3

Providing an explanation for results
linking back to study background in the introduction
highlighting weaknesses of the study and mentioning modifications
overall conclusion

Question 4

references

Answer 4

academic convention to acknowledge researchers in your work

Question 5

Appendices

Answer 5

contains the following:
consent form
standardised instructions
ethics sheet
materials
raw data
statistical analysis

Question 6

Abstract

Answer 6

summary of entire investigation, written at the last stage of report writing