reports

• What are the sections of a scientific report?

  Abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion, referencing
• What is required for psychologists to get reports published in journals?

  Write reports in a conventional manner
• What is the general format of a psychological report?

  1. Title
  2. Abstract
  3. Introduction
  4. Method
  5. Results
  6. Discussion
  7. References
  8. Appendix
• What should the title of a report be like?

  Clear, relevant, and fully informative
• What does the abstract of a report include?

  Summary of research in one paragraph
• What technique is used in the introduction of a report?

  A funnel technique is used
• What should the aims of the research be?

  Stated clearly and concisely
• What hypotheses should be stated in the introduction?

  Experimental and null hypotheses
• What are the subsections of the method section in a report?

  • Design
  • Participants
  • Apparatus
  • Procedure
  • Controls
• What does the design subsection include?

  Choice of method, design, variables, ethical concerns
• What should be described in the participants subsection?

  Target population, sampling method, actual sample
• What should the apparatus subsection include?

  Description of any equipment used
• What is the purpose of the procedure subsection?

  To allow replication of the study
• What should be included in the results section?

  Summary chart, key findings, appropriate graphs
• What should be explained in the results section regarding statistical analysis?

  Acceptance or rejection of hypotheses
• What should the discussion section include?

  • Summary of key conclusions
  • Relationship to background theory
  • Identified limitations
  • Suggestions for future research
• What details should be included in the references section?

  Full details of all cited references
• How should references be listed?

  In alphabetical order of surnames
• What should be included in the appendix of a report?

  • Numbered appendices
  • Raw data charts
  • Consent forms
  • Standardized instructions