paper should be written
in APA format
double-spaced
in an easy-to-read 12-point font (e.g., Times New Roman; Callibri)
in full sentences
in an organized manner
Demographic descriptive statistics and calculations included
No AI assistance with paper it will be electronically checked by professor
Title Page
Abstract page
You must write an abstract summarizing your paper (one or two sentences per main paper section)
It should be 100-200 words
Introduction page
Write an introduction that includes
An explanation of why the topic matters
Background information from existing research (or other less empirical sources about your topic), with your sources appropriately cited
A current study section that includes your hypotheses
Method page
Write a method section that includes
A description of your participants and their demographic information
A description of the procedure followed for the study
A description of your variables (aka, a Measures section)
An analytical plan
Results
Write a results section that includes
descriptive statistics (n, mean, and SD for outcome variable) for each of the two groups you are examining
your t-test value
the interpretation of your t-test results using appropriate statistical formatting (must include whether p .05, whether or not you rejected the null hypothesis, and whether that means one group has a significantly higher average than the other
Discussion
Write a discussion section that includes
A brief description of your findings and whether or not they align with what you expected
At least two reasons why you may have found the results you found (whether or not they were what you expected), with appropriate citations of other research as needed
At least two limitations of your work (e.g., things that you could have done better/differently if you were conducting this study yourself in a more ideal setting) and how you would make it better if you did the study again
A conclusion that relates back to why you think this was an important/ interesting topic to examine
Citations and References
Include a reference page that lists the sources you cited in APA format

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