Phase 4: APA Results
It is time to present your findings. During this phase, you will write a short Results section in
current APA style that presents the results of your statistical test as well as interprets these results
in light of the research question. The Results section must be 1–2 paragraphs must include:
1. The results of your analysis, including the value of the appropriate test statistic, the
significance level, and any other pertinent information (sample size, etc.).
2. Several sentences that interpret these results, including the following information: Were the results significant or not? Do these results lead you to accept or reject the null hypothesis? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the statistical test that was used? Are there any characteristics of the sample or the data collection method that should
be taken into consideration when interpreting these results that you would mention
briefly to the reader?
Remember that the Results section is not a Discussion section. Therefore, it is NOT the place to
make any wide-ranging statements about doctrine in general, how surprised (or not surprised)
you are by the results, whether they correspond with other research, etc. You will have a chance
in the last phase of the lab to share your thoughts and insights, but remember for this phase that
Results sections focus on data. Use the sections in your textbooks as guides concerning content
and style. You can also use the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
as a guide (if you have one), or visit this website for more guidance:
http://web.psych.washington.edu/writingcenter/writingguides/pdf/stats.pdf
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 7. LAB PROJECT PHASE 4 – RESULTS SECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Now that you have analyzed your data and received feedback, it is time to write a current APAstyle Results section describing the outcome of your study. This Results section will contain
more information than most sections you have been writing in the course. Here are the required
elements (also covered in the “Lab Project Overview and Instructions” document): Were the results significant or not? Include a statistical statement in current APA format.
Do these results lead you to accept or reject the null hypothesis?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the statistical test that was used?
What are the characteristics of the sample or the data collection method that should be
taken into consideration when interpreting these results that you would mention briefly to
the reader? Remember that further interpretation should be saved for the discussion in Discussion Board
Forum 2 (Lab Project Phase 5). PSYC 355 Refer to “Lab Project Overview and Instructions” in addition to this document when completing
this phase.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 7.
