How to Write a Psychology Lab Report

A psychology lab report is a formal, scientific document that presents the findings of an experiment or study. It is typically written in a structured format, with the following sections:

1. Title Page:

   • Title of the Report
   • Name of the Author(s)
   • Date

2. Abstract:

   • Brief summary of the report, including:
     • Purpose of the Study
     • Methods Used
     • Results Obtained
     • Conclusions Reached

3. Introduction:

   • Background information on the topic of the study
   • Review of relevant literature
   • Research question or hypothesis being investigated

4. Method:

   • Description of the participants, materials, and procedures used in the study
   • Details about the experimental design
   • Statistical analyses

5. Results:

   • Presentation of the results of the study, typically in the form of tables, graphs, and figures
   • No interpretation of the results at this stage

6. Discussion:

   • Interpretation of the results of the study in light of the research question or hypothesis
   • Discussion of the implications of the findings and their contribution to the field of psychology
   • Consideration of limitations of the study and suggestions for future research

7. Conclusion:

   • Summary of the main findings of the study
   • Restatement of the research question or hypothesis
   • Highlight the significance of the findings and their implications for theory and practice

8. References:

   • List of all sources cited in the report, using a consistent referencing style (e.g., APA, MLA)

9. Appendices:

   • Supplementary materials such as tables, figures, questionnaires, or raw data