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Writing up Psychological Investigations
Throughout your psychology course, you have learned about, referred to, and
evaluated research studies. These research studies are generally presented to
the scientific community as a journal article. Most journal articles follow a
standard format. This is similar to the way you may have written up
experiments in other sciences.
In research report there are usually six sub-sections:
(1) Abstract:This is always written last because it is a very brief summary (about 150 words)
of your study.
Example of an Abstract from an academic journal:
Abstracts provide an efficient way of gaining information without having to read an entire study.
They contain all the essential information that a researcher would need to know to go about
replicating the study. They can be found free of charge on the internet.
Include a one sentence summary, giving the topic to be studied. This may include the
hypothesis and some brief theoretical background research, for example the name of the
researchers whose work you have replicated.
Describe the participants, number used and how they were selected.
Describe the method and design used and any questionnaires etc. you employed.
State your major findings, which should include a mention of the statistics used the
observed and critical values and whether or not your results were found to be significant,
including the level of significance
Briefly summarise what your study shows, the conclusion of your findings and any
implications it may have. State whether the experimental or null hypothesis has been
accepted/rejected
(2) Introduction:
This tells everyone why the study is being carried out and
the commentary should form a „funnel‟ of information. First,
there is broad coverage of all the background research with
appropriate evaluative comments: “Asch (1951) found...but
Crutchfield (1955) showed...” Once the general research has
been covered, the focus becomes much narrower finishing
with the main researcher/research area you are hoping to
support/refute. This then leads to the aims and
hypothesis/hypotheses (i.e. experimental and null hypotheses) being stated.
(2) Introduction continued:
Aim: This covers exactly what it is you are hoping to find and how.
Hypothesis: This is a short, testable statement. The independent variable has to be
operationalised and the dependent variable measureable. Justification has to be given
for whether the test is to be directional or non-directional, e.g.,
Experimental/Alternative Hypothesis: Fewer words will be recalled by the Retroactive
Interference Group, who learn a word list followed by another list that interferes with
prior learning, than by the Non-interference Group who only have to learn one list of
words.
Null Hypothesis: There will be no difference in the number of words recalled by either
of the two groups. Any difference found will be due to chance alone.
The experimental hypothesis was one-tailed as it predicted that it would be harder to
remember a list of words when participants were subjected to retroactive
interference. Previous research also suggests that prior learning interferes with
recall.
(3) Method:Method - this sectionis split into sub-sections:
(a) Design:
Experimental/non-experimental method used (e.g. lab, field, natural
experiment, observation self-report methods (interview, questionnaires,
case studies)
Design type – independent groups, related measures, matched pairs,
correlation, observation, interview
IV, DV, EV
Use of counterbalancing/ measures taken to avoid bias
Ethical issues
(b) Participants:
Relevant details of target population – age/socio-economic status, gender,
etc.
Relevant details of sample population
Sampling method used
Allocation to conditions
Reports of those who dropped out
(c) Materials:
Description of all equipment used and how to use it (essential for
replication)
Stimulus materials for participants should be in the appendix
(3) Method continued:
(d) Procedure:
This is a step-by-step guide of how the study was carried out – when,
where, how
Instructions to participants must be standardised to allow replication
Lengthy sets of instructions and instructions to participants should be in
the appendix
(4) Results: This section contains:
A summary of the data. All raw data and
calculations are put in the appendix.
This generally starts with a section of
descriptive statistics (see booklet 3, part C) –
measures of central tendency and dispersion.
Summary tables, which should be clearly
labelled and referred to in the text, e.g.,
“Table One shows that...” Graphical representations of the data must also be
clear and properly labelled and referred to in the text, e.g., “It can be seen from
Figure 1 that...”
Once the summary statistics have been explained, there should be an analysis of
the results of any inferential tests, including observed values, how these relate
to the critical table value, significance level and whether the test was one- or
two-tailed.
This section finishes with the rejection or acceptance of the null hypothesis.
(5) Discussion:
This sounds like a repeat of the results section, but here you
need to state what you‟ve found in terms of psychology
rather than in statistical terms, in particular relate your
findings to your hypotheses. Mention the strength of your
findings, for example were they significant and at what
level. If your hypothesis was one tailed and your results
have gone in the opposite direction this needs to be indicated. If you have any
additional findings to report, other than those relating to the hypotheses then they
too can be included.
All studies have flaws, so anything that went wrong or the limitations of the study
are discussed together with suggestions for how it could be improved if it were to be
repeated. Suggestions for alternative studies and future research are also explored.
The discussion ends with a paragraph summing up what was found and assessing the
implications of the study and any conclusions that can be drawn from it.
(6) Referencing (Harvard Referencing):
This section should be straightforward provided the
following guidelines are adhered to. However, every
year students drop one mark, or even both, because
they think they know better! The references should
contain details of all the research you have covered.
It is not sufficient to simply list the books used.
What you should do:
Look through your report and ensure you include
every researcher mentioned.
For each one provide information on where that particular study was originally
published, for example:
Paivio, A., Madigan, S.A. (1970). Noun imagery and frequency in paired-associate
and free learning recall. Canadian Journal of Psychology.24, pp353-361.
This is the researchers and year, the title of their publication, the journal in which it
was published with volume number and specific page references.
Other rules:
The references should be in alphabetical order, not the order in which
they appear in your report. See how it's done in the back of the set
texts.

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Writing up psychological investigations

  • 1. Writing up Psychological Investigations Throughout your psychology course, you have learned about, referred to, and evaluated research studies. These research studies are generally presented to the scientific community as a journal article. Most journal articles follow a standard format. This is similar to the way you may have written up experiments in other sciences. In research report there are usually six sub-sections: (1) Abstract:This is always written last because it is a very brief summary (about 150 words) of your study. Example of an Abstract from an academic journal: Abstracts provide an efficient way of gaining information without having to read an entire study. They contain all the essential information that a researcher would need to know to go about replicating the study. They can be found free of charge on the internet. Include a one sentence summary, giving the topic to be studied. This may include the hypothesis and some brief theoretical background research, for example the name of the researchers whose work you have replicated. Describe the participants, number used and how they were selected. Describe the method and design used and any questionnaires etc. you employed. State your major findings, which should include a mention of the statistics used the observed and critical values and whether or not your results were found to be significant, including the level of significance Briefly summarise what your study shows, the conclusion of your findings and any implications it may have. State whether the experimental or null hypothesis has been accepted/rejected (2) Introduction: This tells everyone why the study is being carried out and the commentary should form a „funnel‟ of information. First, there is broad coverage of all the background research with appropriate evaluative comments: “Asch (1951) found...but Crutchfield (1955) showed...” Once the general research has been covered, the focus becomes much narrower finishing with the main researcher/research area you are hoping to support/refute. This then leads to the aims and hypothesis/hypotheses (i.e. experimental and null hypotheses) being stated.
  • 2. (2) Introduction continued: Aim: This covers exactly what it is you are hoping to find and how. Hypothesis: This is a short, testable statement. The independent variable has to be operationalised and the dependent variable measureable. Justification has to be given for whether the test is to be directional or non-directional, e.g., Experimental/Alternative Hypothesis: Fewer words will be recalled by the Retroactive Interference Group, who learn a word list followed by another list that interferes with prior learning, than by the Non-interference Group who only have to learn one list of words. Null Hypothesis: There will be no difference in the number of words recalled by either of the two groups. Any difference found will be due to chance alone. The experimental hypothesis was one-tailed as it predicted that it would be harder to remember a list of words when participants were subjected to retroactive interference. Previous research also suggests that prior learning interferes with recall. (3) Method:Method - this sectionis split into sub-sections: (a) Design: Experimental/non-experimental method used (e.g. lab, field, natural experiment, observation self-report methods (interview, questionnaires, case studies) Design type – independent groups, related measures, matched pairs, correlation, observation, interview IV, DV, EV Use of counterbalancing/ measures taken to avoid bias Ethical issues (b) Participants: Relevant details of target population – age/socio-economic status, gender, etc. Relevant details of sample population Sampling method used Allocation to conditions Reports of those who dropped out (c) Materials: Description of all equipment used and how to use it (essential for replication) Stimulus materials for participants should be in the appendix
  • 3. (3) Method continued: (d) Procedure: This is a step-by-step guide of how the study was carried out – when, where, how Instructions to participants must be standardised to allow replication Lengthy sets of instructions and instructions to participants should be in the appendix (4) Results: This section contains: A summary of the data. All raw data and calculations are put in the appendix. This generally starts with a section of descriptive statistics (see booklet 3, part C) – measures of central tendency and dispersion. Summary tables, which should be clearly labelled and referred to in the text, e.g., “Table One shows that...” Graphical representations of the data must also be clear and properly labelled and referred to in the text, e.g., “It can be seen from Figure 1 that...” Once the summary statistics have been explained, there should be an analysis of the results of any inferential tests, including observed values, how these relate to the critical table value, significance level and whether the test was one- or two-tailed. This section finishes with the rejection or acceptance of the null hypothesis. (5) Discussion: This sounds like a repeat of the results section, but here you need to state what you‟ve found in terms of psychology rather than in statistical terms, in particular relate your findings to your hypotheses. Mention the strength of your findings, for example were they significant and at what level. If your hypothesis was one tailed and your results have gone in the opposite direction this needs to be indicated. If you have any additional findings to report, other than those relating to the hypotheses then they too can be included. All studies have flaws, so anything that went wrong or the limitations of the study are discussed together with suggestions for how it could be improved if it were to be repeated. Suggestions for alternative studies and future research are also explored. The discussion ends with a paragraph summing up what was found and assessing the implications of the study and any conclusions that can be drawn from it.
  • 4. (6) Referencing (Harvard Referencing): This section should be straightforward provided the following guidelines are adhered to. However, every year students drop one mark, or even both, because they think they know better! The references should contain details of all the research you have covered. It is not sufficient to simply list the books used. What you should do: Look through your report and ensure you include every researcher mentioned. For each one provide information on where that particular study was originally published, for example: Paivio, A., Madigan, S.A. (1970). Noun imagery and frequency in paired-associate and free learning recall. Canadian Journal of Psychology.24, pp353-361. This is the researchers and year, the title of their publication, the journal in which it was published with volume number and specific page references. Other rules: The references should be in alphabetical order, not the order in which they appear in your report. See how it's done in the back of the set texts.