Sections of a report
An abstract should contain a brief description of a study’s…
. Aims
. Results
. Methods
, conclusions
Where is the abstract found in a psychological report
At the start of the report
What are the features of an introduction in a psychological report
. It explains the aim and hypothesis of their research
. It explains what past research has found
What does a method section describe in a psychological report
. The exact procedure used in the study
. The type of study
. How the variables were measured
. The procedure used, in enough detail that the study can be replicated,
What should a results section include in a psychological report
. A description of the results obtained
. Presentation of the data
. A description of how the data was analysed
What should a discussion section include?
. A statement on whether the results supported the hypothesis
. An interpretation of the results
. A statement on whether the results have replicated other results from past studies
In what two sections do researchers mention past studies
. Introduction
. Discussion
Reference section
Where they list the studies mentioned in a report
Correct order of 6 sections found in a study report
Abstract, Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, References
What is the main purpose of an abstract
To allow other researchers to quickly get a good idea of whether the report is worth reading
The order of information in a reference
- Surname
- Initials
- Year
- Title
- Journal name
- Journal number
- Page numbers
What are the two key things in formatting a journal name for a reference
. It should appear directly after the title
. It should be italicised
Steps in referencing a book
- Full surname
- Initials
- Year of publication
- Title of book
- City of publication
- Publisher
Briefly explain how the use of inferential statistics improve an investigation
. Able to see whether the results are significant or not
. It allows for the alternative hypothesis to be accepted or rejected
. Increases validity of the research
Define randomisation
The use of ‘chance’ in setting up the investigation
Define standardisation
Ways in which procedures/ materials/ instructions within an investigation are kept the same for all participants
What is content analysis?
. A method of quantifying qualitative content via coding/ categorisation
. A form of (indirect) observation that examines artefacts/ communications/ form of media that people produce.
