PSY104 Research Methods and Analysis 1 Report Instructions
PSY104 Research Methods and Analysis 1 Report Instructions
Checklist
Tick off each item once it is completed and include this checklist in your submission. The items are intended to be completed in order, but how you complete your Report is ultimately up to you.
FORMCHECKBOX Download the instructions.
FORMCHECKBOX Download the checklist and template.
FORMCHECKBOX Download the dataset.
FORMCHECKBOX Read the instructions from start to finish.
FORMCHECKBOX Check the due date of the assessment. Put this in your calendar.
FORMCHECKBOX Open the dataset and make sure the column headings match those described in the instructions.
FORMCHECKBOX Select two variables (i.e. PSY classes).
FORMCHECKBOX Design your direction hypothesis and rationale (Goal 1).
FORMCHECKBOX Perform the calculations required to test your hypothesis (Goal 2).
FORMCHECKBOX Perform the calculations required for the case study (Goal 3).
FORMCHECKBOX Copy the critical aspects of your calculations to the Appendix.
FORMCHECKBOX Clearly label each calculation so we know which calculation corresponds to which statistic.
FORMCHECKBOX Design and create a data figure that visualises one key aspect of your results.
FORMCHECKBOX Complete Goal 4: summarise your findings in the Results in up to 500 words.
FORMCHECKBOX Familiarise yourself with the basics of the APA style.
FORMCHECKBOX The first paragraph of your Results should include your hypothesis and rationale.
FORMCHECKBOX The following paragraph(s) should summarise the results of Goal 2.
FORMCHECKBOX Include your interpretation of the results in the context of your hypothesis.
FORMCHECKBOX The following paragraph(s) should summarise the results of Goal 3.
FORMCHECKBOX Include your conclusion about WHs academic achievement from best to worst.
FORMCHECKBOX Include a figure that highlights a key result of your choice.
FORMCHECKBOX Write an appropriate figure caption.
FORMCHECKBOX Refer to the figure in your Results section where relevant.
FORMCHECKBOX Double check your calculations.
FORMCHECKBOX Double check youve included the correct statistics in the Results.
FORMCHECKBOX Check that youve adhered to APA style format in the reporting of the statistics.
FORMCHECKBOX In fewer than 100 words, complete your critical reflection (Goal 5).
FORMCHECKBOX Once you are satisfied you have completed all goals, follow the submission instructions.
FORMCHECKBOX Celebrate your achievement in producing and submitting the report.
Results
Here are examples of correctly formatted APA headings:
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Figure Example
Figure 1.
This should be a sentence that summarises the Figure. The following sentences add any detail required to fully understand the figure, or draw the readers attention to specific elements.
Appendix
Critical Reflection
