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Reports of Empirical Research Three classes of writing Why Read Reports of Empirical Research? Goals of Undergraduate Psychology:
Title summarizes the main idea Authors and affiliation
Short summary of the entire article
Introduction
Introduction of the problem Review of the literature Statement of purpose and rationale
Method Essential for evaluating approach to the research question(s) Help determine reliability and validity of the results Components:
Summary of data collected and statistical treatment Tables and figures Statistical presentation
Discussion Authors’ evaluation and interpretation of the results Implications and generalizations References Reference citations document statements made about the literature Useful for obtaining further information
Reading strategy Read Abstract, look up unfamiliar terms Read Introduction, look for research questions Read Method, understand what was done Skim Results, study figures and tables Read Discussion, evaluate scientific merit
Reading the Research Designed to help students learn how to read and critically evaluate reports of empirical research Introduction to the task Summary of the report Factual questions Critical thinking questions Kenrick, D.T., Keefe, R.C., Gabrielidis, C., & Cornelius, J.S. (1996). Adolescents’ age preferences for dating partners: Support for an evolutionary model of life-history strategies. Child Development, 67, 1499-1511. Read, work through the module Particularly critical critical thinking questions:
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