Problem 11.7 analyzed the bivariate relationships between political ideology, the independent variable, and five different dependent variables using only percentages. Now, with the aid of measures of association, these characterizations should be easier to develop. Compute a phi and a lambda for each table in problem 11.7. Compare the measures of association with your characterizations based on the percentages.
Problem 11.7
If a person’s political ideology (liberal, moderate, or conservative) is known, can we predict their position on issues? If liberals are generally progressive and conservatives are generally traditional (with moderates in between), what relationships would you expect to find between political ideology and these issues?
a. Support for same-sex marriage
b. The death penalty
c. The legal right to commit suicide for people with incurable diseases
d. Support for traditional gender roles
e. Support for the legalization of marijuana
The tables below show the results of a recent public opinion survey. For each table, compute column percentages and the maximum difference. Summarize the strength and direction of each relationship in a brief paragraph. Were your expectations confirmed?
a. Support for same-sex marriage by political ideology:
b. Support for capital punishment by political ideology:
c. Support for the right of people with an incurable disease to commit suicide by political ideology:
d. Support for traditional gender roles by political ideology:
e. Support for legalizing marijuana by political ideology