Lesson 1.4.1

1.4.1 Sections and sub-sections of a practical report Quiz: OCR Psychology, Unit 1

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The 20 questions

  1. Which section of a practical report immediately follows the abstract?

    • Discussion
    • Introduction
    • Method
    • Results

  2. What sub-section details the specific sampling technique used in the study?

    • Ethics
    • Sampling method
    • Design
    • Apparatus

  3. Where should a researcher place raw data tables in a practical report?

    • Abstract
    • Appendices
    • Discussion
    • Results

  4. Which section provides a brief summary of the entire practical report?

    • Conclusion
    • Synopsis
    • Abstract
    • Introduction

  5. What sub-section in the method justifies the chosen experimental design?

    • Apparatus
    • Controls
    • Procedure
    • Design

  6. Which section evaluates the limitations and real-world implications of the findings?

    • Introduction
    • Abstract
    • Results
    • Discussion

  7. Where are fully worked statistical calculations placed in a formal report?

    • Results
    • Abstract
    • Appendices
    • Method

  8. Dr Smith writes a summary of her memory study before writing the rest. What has she written?

    • Appendix
    • Introduction
    • Discussion
    • Abstract

  9. A student lists every textbook and journal cited in their report. What is this section called?

    • Footnotes
    • References
    • Appendices
    • Bibliography

  10. Liam includes a blank consent form and standardized instructions at the report end. Where are these?

    • Appendices
    • Method
    • Results
    • References

  11. Chloe outlines the step-by-step instructions given to participants during her experiment. Which sub-section is this?

    • Apparatus
    • Sampling
    • Procedure
    • Design

  12. A report states 'mean score was 14.5 points with standard deviation 2.1'. Which section contains this?

    • Abstract
    • Results
    • Discussion
    • Introduction

  13. Zoe reviews past obedience research and builds a logical case for her new hypothesis. Which section is this?

    • Introduction
    • Abstract
    • Method
    • Discussion

  14. Tom details the exact make and model of the stopwatch used in his reaction time study. Where does this go?

    • Procedure
    • Design
    • Results
    • Apparatus

  15. In which section would a researcher state whether the null hypothesis was accepted or rejected?

    • Results
    • Appendices
    • Introduction
    • Method

  16. What is the primary purpose of including exhaustive details in a practical report method section?

    • To prove causation
    • To save space
    • To allow replication
    • To hide bias

  17. How does the bibliography differ strictly from the references section in a psychology report?

    • Omits journal articles
    • Includes uncited sources
    • Placed before results
    • Uses APA format

  18. What is the primary function of peer review before a practical report gets published?

    • Grammar checking
    • Funding allocation
    • Data collection
    • Quality assurance

  19. Which section of a practical report outlines the wider context and existing psychological literature?

    • Discussion
    • Method
    • Abstract
    • Introduction

  20. What sub-section describes the age range and gender breakdown of the participants?

    • Design
    • Apparatus
    • Materials
    • Procedure

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