In: Statistics and Probability
by Utilizing the chi-square test explain the results and what they mean while answering the question below.
Are Americans in favor of the use of unmanned drones by police agencies in the United States?
Table 5
Chi-Square Test for Association: Age Group, Opinion
Age Group |
-1 |
0 |
1 |
Total |
37 |
24 |
39 |
100 |
|
18-39 |
37.92 |
26.17 |
35.91 |
|
0.0223 |
0.1807 |
0.2666 |
||
44 |
24 |
31 |
99 |
|
40-64 |
37.54 |
25.91 |
35.44 |
|
1.1116 |
0.1412 |
0.5816 |
||
32 |
30 |
37 |
99 |
|
65+ |
37.54 |
25.91 |
35.55 |
|
0.8176 |
0.6447 |
0.594 |
||
Total |
113 |
78 |
107 |
298 |
Note. Possible responses (-1, 0, and 1). -1 = Oppose, 0 = Not Sure, +1 = Favor. Columns represent observed, expected, and contribution to Chi-Square. p < 0.430.