Testing for Correlation and Bivariate Regression

Review this week’s Learning Resources and media program related to regression and correlation.
Using the SPSS software, open the Afrobarometer dataset or the High School Longitudinal Study dataset
(whichever you choose) found in the Learning Resources for this week.
Based on the dataset you chose, construct a research question that can be answered with a Pearson
correlation and bivariate regression.
Once you perform your correlation and bivariate regression analysis, review Chapter 11 of the Wagner text to
understand how to copy and paste your output into your Word document.
Write a 2- to 3-paragraph analysis of your correlation and bivariate regression results for each research
question. If you are using the Afrobarometer Dataset, report the mean of Q1 (Age). If you are using the HS
Long Survey Dataset, report the mean of X1SES. Do not forget to evaluate if the correlation and bivariate
regression assumptions are met and report the effect size. In your analysis, display the data for the output.
Based on your results, provide an explanation of what the implications of social change might be.