PSY 245 Wk 4 Discussion – Representing Data Visually

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Before completing this week’s discussion, review the following resources:

• “Study: Parkinson’s Patients Speak 60% Less Than Healthy Peers” from Parkinson’s News Today
• Appendix A, “Writing Research Reports in Psychology,” of Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Once a research study has concluded, the researcher must present their findings in a report. Given the complexities involved in both writing and reading research reports, the use of visual representations of data can help the researcher explain their findings to readers in meaningful ways.

• Imagine the researchers of a study are seeking suggestions for visually presenting their data.
• Describe 1–2 ideas for a visual display of the research study. Explain how your suggestions will assist the reader in understanding the research findings. How would your suggestions convey the results to the audience? What are the advantages and limitations of using this type of representation?
• Why is it important for researchers to present data visually in reports or articles?
• Review the basic structure of a research report in psychology in Appendix A, “Writing Research Reports in Psychology,” of Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology. Summarize 1–2 concepts you learned about presenting data in a report.

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.