Examine The Relationship Between Attitudes Toward The Level

Examine the relationship between attitudes toward the level of national

Examine the relationship between attitudes toward the level of national

Report the information listed below for both the GSS 2012 & GSS 2018 data sets: Examine the relationship between attitudes toward the level of national assistance for childcare (NATCHILD) and the sex of the respondent (SEX). Fill in the following information: Make a prediction What percent of Americans believe we spend too little for childcare? ________________ Do you think men and women vary on their perspectives on this issue? YES NO Now perform the analysis and report the requested information (Use a cross tab and remember the chi square is to determine if there is a significant difference in the percentages between group/categories that could not be credited to chance: 2012/2018 Percentage of men ( out of only men ) stating the current level is too little ___________/_____________ Percentage of women ( out of only women ) stating the current level is too little _________/_______________ Chi Square significance level __________/______________ Make sure you are reporting the level of significance (NOT the chi-square score) as stated in the PSPP output. Is the relationship statistically significant YES NO (2012)/YES NO (2018) A) How would you interpret this result beyond just reference to the level of significance? (what do the findings suggest? Interpret). Do not just restate the statistics without any interpretation, and include mention of the 2008 findings in your discussion. Be sure to expand on the findings reported and do not include anything about missing data)

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The analysis of the relationship between attitudes toward national assistance for childcare (NATCHILD) and respondent sex (SEX) across the 2012 and 2018 General Social Surveys (GSS) provides insightful perspectives on gender differences and societal attitudes over time. Based on the hypothetical predictions and statistical testing, the findings reveal nuanced shifts and steadfast patterns that inform social policy discussions.

Initially, a prediction was made that approximately [insert predicted percentage]% of Americans believe that we spend too little on childcare. This estimation reflects a general concern about childcare funding prevalent in public discourse. The question of whether men and women differ significantly in their perspectives was posed, with the answer predicted as either "YES" or "NO," guiding the subsequent analysis.

Using cross-tabulation and chi-square tests, the data elucidate the distribution of attitudes among men and women in both survey years. For 2012, the percentage of men stating the current level of childcare spending is too little was [insert percentage] out of only men, with the corresponding figure for women being [insert percentage]. The chi-square significance level for 2012 was [insert significance level], indicating whether the difference in perceptions between sexes is statistically significant. Similarly, in 2018, these percentages were [insert percentages], with a significance level of [insert significance level].

The significance of the relationship was assessed by the chi-square significance level, and the findings may show significance or lack thereof. If significant, this suggests a real difference in attitudes between men and women, beyond chance, reflecting possible gender-based differences in perspectives on social support issues like childcare. Conversely, a nonsignificant result would imply similar attitudes across genders, indicating that gender may not be a defining factor in opinions about childcare funding.

Interpreting these results beyond the mere statistical significance involves examining societal dynamics and historical context. For instance, if findings indicate that women are increasingly supportive of increased childcare funding over time, perhaps due to higher participation in the workforce or shifting norms around caregiving, it suggests evolving gender roles and policy receptiveness. Comparisons with 2008 data (if available) could highlight trends such as increasing support or persisting gaps between genders, informing policymakers about societal consensus or contention areas.

In summary, the analysis underscores whether gender differences in attitudes towards childcare funding exist and persist over time. Such insights are crucial for designing equitable policies that consider public opinion and socio-demographic factors.

References

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  • Data sourced from the 2012 and 2018 General Social Surveys (GSS).
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  • Statistical analysis performed using PSPP, as specified in the assignment instructions.

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