For the GSS2010, respondents were asked to report which candidate they voted for in the 2004 and 2008 presidential elections (PRES04 and PRES08) and their feelings about the Bible (BIBLE). Does a relationship exist between a respondent's 2008 vote and her or his feelings about the Bible? For example, if someone thinks that the Bible is a "book of fables," did the individual vote for Senator John Kerry or President George W. Bush in 2004? If the respondent believes the Bible is the word of God, how did the respondent vote in 2004 or 2008?
a. Which variable should be defined as the dependent variable? Explain your answer.
b. Using SPSS Crosstabs, create two tables with BIBLE and each of the PRES variables. Explain the relationship between the two variables for 2004 and 2008. (Remember, when you discuss your findings, you should exclude those respondents who did not vote.)
c. Examine the relationship between BIBLE and one of the PRES variables with a control variable of your choice.