Internal Assessment Check List
Report section Requirements Complete
Introduction 1. An explanation of the theory upon which your
investigation is based.
2. Definitions of any terminology relevant to your study.
3. A description of the original study that you are
replicating.
4. A statement of the aim of your investigation and why it
is worth studying.
5. An operationalized null and research hypothesis.
Exploration 1. Identify and explain the design of your study.
2. Identify and explain the sampling technique.
3. Describe the characteristics of your sample.
4. Explain the choice of participants.
5. Explain controls that were used.
6. Explain how materials were developed and why you
made the choices that you did.
7. Describe your procedure, including how ethical
standards were met.
Analysis 1. Apply descriptive statistics.
2. Apply inferential statistics.
3. Include one graph that clearly reflects your results in
light of your hypothesis.
4. State the significance of your data with regard to your
hypothesis.
5. Explain your statistical findings with regard to the data.
Evaluation 1. Discuss the findings compared to the original study.
2. Link the findings to the theory in your introduction.
3. Discuss the strengths and limitations of your design,
sample, procedure and materials.
4. Suggest modifications for future replications to address
the limitations in your investigation.
5. End with a final statement of conclusion with regard to
your hypothesis.
Works cited An alphabetized list of the sources cited in your introduction.
Appendices 1. A blank copy of your letter of consent.
2. Briefing notes/standardized directions
3. Materials
4. Debriefing notes
5. Raw data
6. Calculations of inferential statistics
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