12a Writing the Empirical Research Report

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to writing an empirical article in psychology research.

Empirical Article

A document that presents original research findings, detailing the study's methods, results, and implications.

Research Design

The structured plan that outlines the procedures and methods for conducting research.

Ethics Approval

A process that involves reviewing and approving research proposals to ensure they meet ethical standards.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological state occurring when an individual holds two conflicting beliefs or values, leading to discomfort.

Causal Inference

The process of drawing conclusions about a causal connection based on the conditions of the occurrence of an effect.

Literature Review

A comprehensive summary of previous research in a specific area, highlighting current knowledge and gaps.

Standard Journal Article Format

A typical structure for academic articles including sections like Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion.

Introduction Section

The part of an article that provides background information and states the research problem being addressed.

Method Section

The portion of an article detailing how the research was conducted, including participants, materials, and procedures.

Results Section

The segment where the findings of the study are presented, often including tables and statistical analyses.

Discussion Section

The section where the implications of the results are interpreted and contextualized within existing literature.

Media Framing

The way in which news media presents and highlights specific issues, shaping public perception.

Content Analysis

A systematic method for analyzing communication content, often used in qualitative research.

Reference

A citation that gives credit to the sources of information and ideas used in a scholarly work.

Endnote

A note placed at the end of a section or document that provides additional information or citations.