8.3.2 - Published research conventions

8.3.2 Conventions of published psychological research: abstract, introduction, aims and hypotheses, method, results, discussion; the process of peer review.

Use - published research conventions to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - published research conventions determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - published research conventions to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Published research conventions is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.