reporting

• What are the sections of a scientific report?

  Abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion, referencing
• Why do psychologists use a conventional format for writing reports?

  To standardize the presentation of research
• What is the purpose of the abstract in a scientific report?

  To summarize the study's aims, methods, and results
• How long should an abstract typically be?

  150-200 words
• When should you check the abstract of a research article?

  To determine if the full article is relevant
• What does the introduction section of a report include?

  A literature review leading to the study's aims
• How does the introduction transition in a scientific report?

  From broad literature to specific aims and hypotheses
• What should the method section of a report include?

  Details for replication, including design and ethics
• Why is it important for the method section to be detailed?

  So other researchers can replicate the study
• What types of statistics are included in the results section?

  Descriptive and inferential statistics
• What should be discussed in the results section?

  Key findings and their statistical significance
• What is the purpose of the discussion section in a report?

  To interpret results and discuss limitations
• What should be considered in the discussion regarding future research?

  Limitations and improvements for future studies
• What is included in the referencing section of a report?

  Details of all cited research documents
• What is the reference format for journals?

  Author(s), date, article title, journal name, volume(issue), page number
• What is the reference format for books?

  Author(s), date, title of book, place, publisher
• What is the reference format for websites?

  Source, date, title, weblink, date accessed
• Why is referencing important in research?

  To support arguments and avoid plagiarism
• What are some reasons for referencing in a report?

  • Support arguments
  • Acknowledge others' work
  • Show breadth of reading
  • Avoid plagiarism
• What is included in the appendix of a scientific report?

  • Raw data
  • Complete details of research documents
  • Journals, books, websites referred to
• What are the key components of a scientific report's method section?

  • Design
  • Sample
  • Materials
  • Procedure
  • Ethics
• What should be included in the results section of a scientific report?

  • Summary of key findings
  • Descriptive statistics (graphs, measures)
  • Inferential statistics (critical values, significance)
  • Written summary of results
• What are the limitations discussed in the discussion section?

  • Limitations of the study
  • Improvements for future research
  • Wider implications and real-world applications