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Summary scientific reports - research methods
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notes on scientific reports within research methods for aqa a level psych
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Scientific report- Format to write up research for publication.
Abstract 150- 200 words, summary of key details or research (aim, hypothesis, method,
results, and conclusion)
Introduction information of past research on a similar topic where relevant theories, studied
and concepts are mentioned.
Method design method, sampling method, apparatus/ materials, ethics, procedure.
Sufficient detail.
Results findings from the study, presented in descriptive statistics (mean, median mode,
range) in a (table, graph, or chart) also includes inferential statistics (sine test, t – test etc)
Discussion statement of significance, results (whether to was mathematically significant and
rejects of accepts the null hypothesis) also includes strengths and weaknesses of the research
and wider implications it may have on society.
Referencing full details of any sources cited in the report.
Books
Cohn, L. (date). Title of book (in italics). Where its published: publishing company.
e.g., Skinner, B.F. (1953). Science and Human Behaviour. New York: MacMillan.
Journal
Cohn, L. (date). Title of paper. Title of journal, (volume number). Page numbers.
e.g., Gupta, S. (1991). Effects of time of day and personality on intelligence scores. Personality
and Individual Differences, 12(11), 1227-1231.
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