4: Examine Correlation Between BMI and Self-Esteem

Conduct a hypothesis test and run a Pearson Correlation to examine if there is a significant relationship between an individual’s body mass index (BMI) and their reported self-esteem.

Note: Refer back to the “Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Scatterplot in SPSS” instructional video if you need additional support during the below steps of the assignment.

1. Before running the analysis, use your intuition to form a research hypothesis of the relationship between BMI and Self-Esteem. Write down your prediction under Question #4 on your Assignment 6 written response worksheet.

QUESTION 4

Based on your intuition, do you expect that there will be a positive relationship, negative relationship, or no relationship between body mass index and self-esteem? Describe the predicted relationship and provide a brief one-sentence rationale for your prediction. 

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