Analyzing relationships among variables

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Do women and men have different opinions about affirmative action? Based on a sub sample of 2008 GSS, the output figure below shows respondent's sex (sex) and attitudes toward affirmative action (DISCAFF: Are whites hurt by affirmative action).

Whites hurt by Affirmative action* respondents sex crosstabulation

Respondents sex

Male Female Total

Whites hurt by affirmative action very likely 66 93 159

somewhat likely 193 260 453

not very likely 172 179 351

Total 431 532 963

a. What is the independent variable?

b. What are the differences in attitudes between men and women?

c. What might be some other reasons that influence attitudes toward welfare spending? Suggest at least two reasons.

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