Divorce has become an increasingly prevalent part of American society. According to a 2019 Gallup poll, 77% of U.S. adults say divorce is morally acceptable, which is a 17-point increase since 2001 (Gallup, May 29, 2019). In general, the acceptability is higher for younger adults who are not very religious. A sociologist conducts a survey in a small Midwestern town where 200 American adults are asked about their opinion on divorce (Acceptable equals 1 if morally acceptable, 0 otherwise), religiosity (Religious equals 1 if very religious, 0 otherwise), and their age. A portion of the data is shown in the accompanying table. 

a. Estimate and interpret the appropriate linear probability and the logistic regression models. 

b. Compute the accuracy rates of both models. 

c. Use the preferred model to predict the probability that a 40-year old, very religious adult will find divorce morally acceptable. What if the adult is not very religious?

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Acceptable 1 1 ⠀ 1 Age 78 20 ⠀ 22 Religious 0 0 ⠀ 0