Scientific Reports

Question 1

What is an abstract?

Answer 1

A short summary at the start of a report containing aims, methods, hypotheses, procedures etc.

Question 2

What do psychologists use abstracts for?

Answer 2

To determine which studies are worthy of further examination.

Question 3

What is an introduction?

Answer 3

A review detailing relevant theories, concepts and studies related to the current one.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the method in a report?

Answer 4

Allows other researchers to replicate as precise as possible should they wish.

Question 5

Name 5 things included in the method.

Answer 5

Design
Sample
Apparatus
Procedure
Ethics

Question 6

What are results in reports?

Answer 6

A summary of key findings from the investigation. Includes stats, tables, averages atc

Question 7

What is in the discussion in a report?

Answer 7

A verbal summary of findings discussed in the context of evidence. Limitations of the study must be considered. Wider implications and impacts of research are discussed.

Question 8

What is referencing?

Answer 8

Giving credit to original sources used in a study

Question 9

Give the format of journal references.

Answer 9

Authors, date, article title, journal name in italics, issue, page number

Question 10

Give the format of book references.

Answer 10

Date, title in italics. place of publication, publisher

Question 11

Give the format of web references.

Answer 11

Source, date of source produced, title, weblink, date accessed