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CJ 317 CJ Statistics

Chapter 9 – GSS Exercises

1. Use the General Social Survey to calculate a chi-square statistic to test the null hypothesis that opinions about capital punishment (CAPPUN) do not differ by marital status (MARITAL). Hint: ANALYZE, DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS, CROSSTABS, select row and column variables, choose column and row percentages in options, and select chi-square in statistics.

2. Analyze the General Social Survey using a chi-square statistic to test if reports of sexual harassment on the job in the past 12 months (WKHARSEX) differ by sex (SEX).

3. Analyze the General Social Survey using a chi-square statistic to test if reports of threats on the job in the last 12 months (WKHAROTH) differ by sex (SEX).

4. Analyze the General Social Survey using a chi-square statistic to test if gun ownership (OWNGUN) differs by sex (SEX).

5. Use the General Social Survey to calculate a chi-square statistic to test the following hypothesis: Being in favor of gun permits (GUNLAW) will differ by whether you or your spouse hunts (HUNT).