An empirical article is a research article that reports the results of a study that uses data derived from actual observation or experimentation.
Characteristics of an Peer-Reviewed Empirical Article:
- A statement of the research question.
- Empirical articles will include charts, graphs, or statistical analysis.
- Empirical research articles are usually substantial, are likely to be quite long.
- Analysis of the results of the data gathered.
- Discussion and conclusion.
- There is always a bibliography/references found at the end of the article.
- These journal are also called “peer-reviewed,” or “refereed” publications. Examples include: American Journal of Psychology, Psychological Methods, Psychological Perspectives
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