Based on Some Ideas Expressed in His Psychology Class,John Decided

question 54

Essay

Based on some ideas expressed in his psychology class,John decided to test a hypothesis about the possible relationship between parent dominance and political views.He used a survey of 189 statistics students to prepare the cross-tabulation and chi-square analysis shown below.Discuss John's results using concepts you learned in this chapter.Note any potential problems or concerns in the analysis,and suggest possible improvements.

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Definitions:

Taxation

A process by which governments finance their expenditure by imposing charges on citizens and corporate entities.

Regressive Tax

A tax imposed in such a manner that the tax rate decreases as the amount subject to taxation increases, disproportionately impacting those with lower incomes.

Tax Revenues

The money that governments procure from tax collection.

Local Governments

Administrative bodies in smaller geographical areas within a country that govern at a level below that of the state or federal government.