It is hypothesized that people with high self-esteem have a higher grade point average than do those with low self-esteem. What type of correlation is predicted between self-esteem and grade point average?
A) A positive correlation
B) A negative correlation
C) A zero correlation
D) No correlation can be conducted on these variables.

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A positive correlation is predicted because the hypothesis suggests that as self-esteem increases, grade point average also increases, indicating a direct relationship between the two variables.

It Is Hypothesized That People with High Self-Esteem Have a Higher