Hypothetical study

I. Abstract: For the first section of your research report, you will create an abstract that is a concise summary of your research study. Include information on your research question, subjects (if applicable), methods, results, and discussion.

II. Introduction: In this section, you will create an introduction that includes a literature review of research pertinent to the topic area you have chosen. This section should contain the following elements, which will demonstrate your ability to interpret psychological research and develop research questions regarding unexplored topic areas:

  • A. Prepare a literature review
  • B. Determine testable research questions with hypotheses

III. Methods and Results: For the next section of your research report, you will develop methods and results sections that inform potential readers of how you conducted your study and what the statistical results of the study were. These sections should contain the following elements, which will demonstrate your ability to detail the process of conducting research and to appropriately convey your results:

  • A. Explain the methods of how you conducted your study
  • B. Conduct statistical analyses as appropriate

IV. Discussion: For the last section of your research report, you will write your discussion section, which describes your interpretation of your results and speaks to how future researchers can expound on your work. This piece should contain the following elements, which will demonstrate your ability to detail the process of conducting research and to appropriately convey your results:

  • A. Interpret your results
  • B. Discuss any limitations or ethical issues

Your research report should be appropriately formatted following the latest guidelines for APA formatting, using g in-text citations when necessary. You will be expected to use at least 10 research articles in the topic area to support your review of the literature. uidelines for Submission: Your research report should be at least 15 pages in length (plus a cover page and references) and written in APA format. Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. The paper will utilize at least 10 scholarly sources. Any references should be cited in APA format.