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Assignment:

Explain two different hypotheses that you could test with the data collected from the survey questions below. Please model your responses along the lines you see in the examples below.

Each hypothesis must include one dependent (Y) and one independent (X) variable.

You may use the same dependent variable (Y) in each hypothesis if you wish, or you can use two different ones as modeled below.

Your dependent variable (Y) has to be some measure of attitudes, beliefs, etc. about the immigration issues.

You must use different independent variables (X1 and X2) for each hypothesis.

Each hypothesis must include a rationale that explains why you think that your hypothesis might be true.

Question 1: Please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose each of the following proposals.

a. Deporting all immigrants who are living in the United States illegally back to their home country.

b. Significantly expanding the construction of walls along the U.S.-Mexico border.

c. Allowing immigrants living in the U.S. illegally the chance to become U.S. citizens if they meet certain requirements over a period of time.

d. Hiring significantly more border patrol agents.

e. Allowing immigrants, who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children, the chance to become U.S. citizens if they meet certain requirements over a period of time.

f. Allowing the president and secretary of Homeland Security to temporarily prohibit individuals from seeking asylum when the Southwest border is overwhelmed

Question 2: Which comes closest to your view about what the government policy should be toward illegal immigrants currently residing in the United States?

^{a. Should the government require illegal immigrants to leave the U.S. and not allow them to return?}

b. Should the government require illegal immigrants to leave the U.S., but allow them to return temporarily to work?

c. Should the government require illegal immigrants to leave the U.S., but allow them to return and become U.S. citizens if they meet certain requirements over a period of time?

d. Should the government allow illegal immigrants to remain in the United States and become U.S. citizens if they meet certain requirements over a period of time?

Question 3: What is your citizenship status?

a. Were you born in the United States or in another country?

b. Were either of your parents born in another country, or were both of your parents born in the United States?