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:
2. Title of the Report
3. Name of the Author(s)

4. Date

5. Abstract:

6. Brief summary of the report, including:

   • Purpose of the Study
   • Methods Used
   • Results Obtained
   • Conclusions Reached

7. Introduction:

8. Background information on the topic of the study
9. Review of relevant literature

10. Research question or hypothesis being investigated

11. Method:

12. Description of the participants, materials, and procedures used in the study
13. Details about the experimental design

14. Statistical analyses

15. Results:

16. Presentation of the results of the study, typically in the form of tables, graphs, and figures

17. No interpretation of the results at this stage

18. Discussion:

19. Interpretation of the results of the study in light of the research question or hypothesis
20. Discussion of the implications of the findings and their contribution to the field of psychology

21. Consideration of limitations of the study and suggestions for future research

22. Conclusion:

23. Summary of the main findings of the study
24. Restatement of the research question or hypothesis

25. Highlight the significance of the findings and their implications for theory and practice

26. References:

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

28. Appendices:

29. Supplementary materials such as tables, figures, questionnaires, or raw data