Reporting Psychology As Investigation

Question 1

What is the order you write up a study

Answer 1

Title
Abstract
Introduction
Method
Results
Discussion
Reference
Apprndices

Question 2

What is a title

Answer 2

Determine who reads the report
Concise and informative
Read title and know what report is about
Stand alone

Question 3

What is an abstract
Common 3 marker

Answer 3

A brief 150 to 200 word summary of report
Concise summary of aims, hypothesis, method, procedure, results and conclusion
(Written last)

Question 4

What is an introduction

Answer 4

Introduce reader to topic area and background studies (past relevant theories)
Allow reader to place the study in context
Allow researcher to introduce ideas behind it before diving into the specifics.

Question 5

What is the method

Answer 5

Describe how the study was conducted
Enough info to allow for replication
Important functions of method to check it is reliable and valid
This part includes the design, participants, apparatus, pilot study and procedure

Question 6

What is the results

Answer 6

Report the findings of the study clearly and accurately
Findings May be in words or visual interpretation like graphs
Don’t include raw data

Question 7

What is a discussion

Answer 7

Begin with summary of findings
Then offer explanation
Consider implications
Make suggestions for future research

Question 8

Reference

Answer 8

Bibliography
Complete details of all research documents used

Question 9

How do u write a reference

Answer 9

Author (year). Title of Book. Place: publisher

Question 10

What is the appendices

Answer 10

Comprise a copy of all resources
Raw data
Statistical calculation