Case;

Objective 1: To examine the association between self-esteem and the other variables. Objective 2: To determine whether there are differences in self-esteem levels between male and female groups. Objective 3: To estimate the degree to which optimism, life satisfaction and stress influence self- esteem.

Required: a. State the statistical tests appropriate to achieve objective 1, 2 and 3

b. State and explain two unique assumptions each for the tests in (a)

c. Identify dependent and independent variables for objective 3

d. State the appropriate central tendency and variability measures needed to describe self- esteem.