Reporting Psychological Investigations

• What is the purpose of a psychology report?

  To inform psychologists about a study
• What does a psychology report need to gather efficiently?

  Information about the study conducted
• What sections are typically included in a psychology research article?

  Abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion, references
• Why is the abstract written last in a report?

  It summarizes the entire paper's content
• What does the abstract include?

  Aim, hypothesis, method, participants, results
• How do abstracts help in the research stage?

  They identify relevant papers for detailed reading
• What is the purpose of the introduction section?

  To provide background theory and rationale
• What does the method section serve as?

  A how-to guide for conducting the study
• Why is replication important in science?

  It verifies the reliability of research results
• What should be included in the method section regarding participants?

  Number and relevant characteristics of participants
• What types of materials might be listed in the method section?

  Equipment and tools needed for the study
• What does the procedure section outline?

  A step-by-step guide for conducting the study
• What is the focus of the results section?

  An objective summary of the collected data
• What types of data presentations are used in the results section?

  Tables, graphs, and descriptive statistics
• What is discussed in the discussion section?

  Interpretation of results and implications
• What does the researcher do in the discussion section regarding their study's weaknesses?

  Critiques weaknesses and suggests improvements
• What is the purpose of the references section?

  To credit sources and avoid plagiarism
• What format do psychologists use for referencing?

  Harvard referencing format
• What should be included when first mentioning a researcher's ideas?

  Author's surname, publication date, page number
• How should a full reference be structured?

  Author's surname, initials, publication date, title, publisher
• What is a useful tip for creating a reference section at university?

  Start a Word document early for references
• How can the reference section help in future essays?

  It helps find relevant studies for citations
• What is a quick way to find related studies?

  Check cited by links on journal articles
• What are the main sections of a psychology research report?

  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Method
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • References
• What are the key components of the method section in a psychology report?

  • Design: research methods and design types
  • Participants: number and characteristics
  • Materials: equipment and tools used
  • Procedure: step-by-step guide for the study
• What should be included in the discussion section of a psychology report?

  • Acceptance or rejection of the hypothesis
  • Consideration of findings in relation to previous research
  • Critique of study weaknesses
  • Suggestions for future research
• What are the rules for referencing in psychology?

  • Use Harvard referencing format
  • Include author's surname, initials, publication date
  • Provide title, location, and publisher
• What is the significance of the abstract in a psychology report?

  • Summarizes the entire paper
  • Identifies relevant studies for further reading
  • Helps speed up the research stage
• What is the role of the introduction in a psychology report?

  • Provides background theory
  • Explains the rationale for the study
  • Ends with the study's hypothesis
• What is the purpose of the results section in a psychology report?

  • Provides an objective summary of data
  • Includes descriptive statistics and graphs
  • Shows significance of results through statistical tests
• What is the importance of the references section in a psychology report?

  • Credits original researchers
  • Avoids plagiarism
  • Allows tracking of sources for further research
• What are some tips for managing references during university studies?

  • Start a Word document for references
  • Use DOI for formatted references
  • Check cited by links for related studies