Writing up research and managing data

Question 1

What is open science?

Answer 1

Open journals so they’re accessible and can be reviewed by other psychologists
Provide a shared copy of the data
Sharing methodology and expertise

Question 2

What is in the abstract?

Answer 2

Written after the report is finished but is placed before the introduction
Includes a short summary of the introduction, participants/procedure, methods/results and discussion

Question 3

What is in the introduction?

Answer 3

Key concepts/ideas
Criticisms of these
Aims and hypothesis at the end

Question 4

What is in the method section?

Answer 4

Participants
Materials
Design
Procedure
Ethical considerations

Question 5

What is in the results?

Answer 5

Descriptive stats e.g. mean, standard deviation
Inferential stats e.g. correlation co-efficient, t-tests
Tables and diagrams

Question 6

What is in the discussion?

Answer 6

Accept/reject the hypothesis
Support/not support the hypothesis
Compare to previous literature
Impact on the field
New findings
Limitations
Future research

Question 7

What is in the conclusion?

Answer 7

Take home message
Not required by APA

Question 8

What is in the appendix?

Answer 8

Refer to the relevant appendix in the main text where appropriate
Number and title the appendix

Question 9

How can data be stored safely?

Answer 9

Stored on web based platforms not personal drives
Must be password protected/ encrypted
Anonymous