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Application Exercise Six

SPSS: Chi Square Test For Independence

A political scientist wanted to know if there was a difference between education and political affiliation. They sampled 176 people. They are categorized on whether they have no degree or a bachelor's degree and whether they are a democrat, republican, or independent.

The data are summarized below -

Bachelor's degree & Democrat - 53

Bachelor's degree & Republican - 38

Bachelor's degree & Independent - 6

No college degree and Democrat - 33

No college degree and Republican - 44

No college degree and Independent - 2

Analyze the above data using the appropriate tool(s) in SPSS. Calculate the percentage of cases in each cell as well.

In a two page document, on page one insert the table(s) generated by SPSS.

On page two, identify the following with explanation:

What is the Chi Square value?

What is the Chi Square cut score value (you may have to use a table)?

Is there a statistical difference between the six categories?

We are suppose to create it by using the following video:

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