3. Run a Pearson Correlation Analysis to examine if there is a significant relationship between body mass index and self-esteem.
a. Go to Analyze - Correlate - Bivariate…
b. Add BMI and SelfEsteemScore to the Variables: box. Under Correlation Coefficients, make sure that Pearson is checked, and under Test of Significance, make sure Two-tailed is selected. Under Options… you can choose Means and standard deviations and Cross-product deviations and covariances if you like.
c. Click OK to run the correlation.
d. Use the Pearson correlation output to answer Question #7 on your Assignment 6 written response worksheet.
QUESTION 7
In about two sentences, report and interpret the results of the Pearson correlation in APA style.
Report the correlation coefficient in correct statistical notation. Also report the coefficient of
determination as a measure of effect size. Finally, interpret the findings (i.e., was there evidence
for a significant relationship between body mass index and self-esteem? If so, what was the
nature of the relationship?)
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