Abstract – brief summary of the study including the aim, hypothesis, method, results, + conclusions
Introduction – Reviews relevant background research, leading logically to the aim + hypothesis of current study
Method – detailed account to allow replication, including design, participants, materials, procedures, + ethical considerations
Results – Presents findings using descriptive statistics (e.g. means, tables, graphs) and inferential statistics (e.g. significance values), stating whether the hypothesis was supported.
Discussion – Interprets results, relates findings to previous research, evaluates methodology, and discusses implications and suggestions for future research.
References – Full citations of all sources used, following standard psychological referencing format.
