Is there anything that the researchers could not control for?

Why was the study done?
What background info is relevant?
This refers to information that may be theoretical or technical that
your reader needs to know to understand the rest of your summary
What are the variables?
Independent
Dependent
What is the hypothesis?
Method: 3 parts
(1) Participants?
Participants: age, sex, ethnicity, SES, any other relevant demographic information?
Where was the study conducted?
(2) Materials?
What manner of equipment was used?
Surveys? Physiological measurements? Brain Imaging?
(3) Procedure?
Briefly describe the procedural aspects of the study.
What statistical analysis was used to determine the results?
Were the results significant? p < .05 Was the hypothesis supported? Do not use the word prove. Since statistical tests are based on probability and can be in error, they do not really prove Interpretation of the results Limitations of the study Is there anything that the researchers could not control for? Was there anything about the study that could be improved? Implications of the study What does this study mean for the everyday behavior? What has this study contributed to the overall understanding of psychology? What has this study contributed to the overall understanding of psychology? Provide an in-text citation of the article

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