Cambridge OCR A Level · Psychology - H567

Report writing and referencing: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 3 written questions with worked solutions. All on Report writing and referencing.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which section of a psychological report provides a brief summary of the entire study, including the aim, method, results, and conclusions?

Question 2

1 mark

Based on the Harvard system of referencing used in report writing, which of the following components is correctly placed in the citation: Milgram, S. (1963) Behavioral study of obedience. Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 67, (4), 371–378.?

Question 3

1 mark

A researcher prepares a report and includes a detailed list of the standardised instructions and raw data tables. According to the conventions of report writing, where should these documents be placed?

Question 4

1 mark

When following the Harvard system of referencing in report writing, which of the following is the correct order for citing a journal article?

Question 5

1 mark

When following the Harvard system of referencing in a psychological report, which of the following is the correct convention for citing a book with a single author?

Question 6

4 marks

A researcher is writing the method section of a practical report. Identify the four specific sub-sections they must include to satisfy the conventions of report writing according to the OCR specification.

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Question 7

5 marks

Distinguish between the purpose of the Abstract and the Discussion sections within a formal psychological report.

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Question 8

6 marks

In report writing, the Discussion section requires an evaluation of the study. Explain how the researcher should use methodological issues, such as ecological validity and population validity, to contextualize their findings.

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