High Distinction Instruction Summary

HPS301/781 Lab Report (AT1, T1 2026)

Below is exactly what you must do to meet every High Distinction criterion. I have provided the the necessary resources. except the data sets because it isnt possible to send it on here. Please provide me with an email so i can send the data set. Once you download jamovi on your destop you can open the data set. Make sure you follow the High Distinction to score full marks. I have provided an example assignment to help fully guide for a High Distinction/

1. Software Setup (Required)

Download the correct Jamovi version

Your assignment instructions require the solid version of Jamovi (2.6 series).

This is the stable, longterm supported version used in teaching and marking.

Download:

jamovi 2.6.x solid version (Windows installer)

(e.g., 2.6.26 solid, 2.6.44 solid any 2.6.x solid is acceptable)

You must use this version because your markers expect output that matches the seminar examples.

2. Data Preparation (Before Writing)

To achieve a High Distinction, your analyses must be accurate, complete, and correctly reported.

Steps in Jamovi

• Open the dataset provided on CloudDeakin.
• Create the psychological distress variable using:
• Compute SUM of all 21 DASS21 items
• Ensure higher scores = higher distress
• Check variable types (continuous vs categorical).
• Run:
• Descriptive statistics (M, SD, Min, Max)
• Correlation matrix (all predictors + DV)
• Two multiple regressions:

1. Age, gender, RA perpetration psychological distress
2. Age, gender, RA victimisation psychological distress

• Decide whether to use standard or hierarchical regression based on your Introduction argument.

3. Structure of Your Lab Report

Your report must follow APA style and the rubrics High Distinction criteria.

ABSTRACT (150 words max)

High Distinction Requirements

Include all of the following succinctly:

• Brief background + study aim
• (This study examined whether age, gender, and workplace relational aggression predict psychological distress…)
• Sample description (N, age range, mean age, gender breakdown)
• Study design + constructs measured
• Statistical method (e.g., Standard/hierarchical multiple regression analyses revealed…)
• Key findings linked to hypotheses
• Implications + takehome conclusion
• Clear, concise writing with no wasted words

INTRODUCTION (~200 words, 2 paragraphs)

Paragraph 1 (HD criteria)

• Define relational aggression using citations
• Explain why RA in adults and workplaces matters
• Use provided readings (Crick & Grotpeter, Goldstein, Ellis, Hyder)
• Make a clear argument leading to your research need

Paragraph 2 (HD criteria)

• State the aim
• Provide two clear, falsifiable hypotheses directly answering the research questions
• Hypotheses must be detailed enough that the reader can infer the regression analyses you will run
• Logical flow from paragraph 1 paragraph 2

METHOD (Use provided Method document)

High Distinction Requirements

You must:

Participants

Calculate and report:

• Total N
• Age range
• Mean age + SD
• Gender distribution (raw numbers + percentages)

Materials

Insert the provided text for:

• Age
• Gender
• WRAAS (perpetration + victimisation)
• DASS21 psychological distress
• (Do not alter wording except for APA formatting)

Procedure

Insert the provided procedure text.

RESULTS (40 marks the most important section)

To achieve a High Distinction, you must:

Part 1 Descriptive Statistics

• Present a table with M, SD, Min, Max for all continuous variables
• Introduce the table in text
• Provide 12 sentences describing patterns without repeating numbers
• Ensure APA formatting

Part 2 Correlations

• Present a correlation table including all predictors + DV
• Introduce the table
• Briefly describe notable relationships (again, no number repetition)

Part 3 Regression Analyses

For each regression:

• State the analysis type (standard or hierarchical)
• Link the analysis to the hypothesis
• Report:
• R, R2, R2 (if hierarchical)
• Fstatistics
• coefficients
• tvalues
• pvalues
• Report results accurately, clearly, and without interpretation
• No redundancy between text and tables
• Maintain consistent APA formatting throughout

This section must be crisp, complete, and technically flawless.

DISCUSSION (40 marks)

High Distinction Requirements Opening

• Summarise background + aim
• Summarise results in relation to hypotheses

Interpretation

• Explain what the results mean (not just restating them)
• Integrate findings with the literature cited in your Introduction
• Explain expected and unexpected results
• Discuss how findings advance knowledge in workplace RA

Limitations

• Must be specific to your study design, not generic
• Explain how each limitation affects interpretation
• Show insight and critical thinking

Future Directions

• Logical, directly stemming from your findings
• Show how future research can address limitations

Conclusion

• Provide a clear big picture takeaway
• Summarise contribution to the literature

SCIENTIFIC WRITING STYLE (5 marks)

To score HD:

• Perfect APA formatting
• No grammar or spelling errors
• Logical, integrated argument flow
• All claims supported by citations or results
• Within the 1,700word limit (excluding abstract, references, appendices)

APPENDIX

• Paste your Jamovi output (no formatting needed)
• Label it Appendix A

Final Advice for a High Distinction

• Follow the example lab reports tone and structure
• Keep writing tight, analytical, and evidencebased
• Ensure every section directly satisfies the HD criteria in the rubric
• Use the solid Jamovi 2.6.x version so your output matches marking expectations
• Avoid interpretation in Results and avoid statistics in Discussion
• Make your Discussion the strongest section thats where HDs are won