Is there a relationship between length of marriage and satisfaction with marriage? The necessary information has been collected from a random sample of 100 respondents drawn from a local community. Write a sentence or two explaining your decision.

SOC Length of Marriage

(in years)

Less More Satisfaction Than 5 5–10 Than 10 Totals Low 10 20 20 50 High 20 20 10 50 Totals 30 40 30 100 College Class Standing Freshmen Juniors and and Seniors Political Orientation Sophomores Totals Liberal 40 43 83 Moderate 50 50 100 Conservative 44 40 84 Totals 134 133 267 Residential Status Off Off Campus Campus with with On GPA Roommates Parent Campus Totals Low 22 20 48 90 Moderate 36 40 54 130 High 32 10 38 80 Totals 90 70 140 300

a. Is there a statistically significant relationship between these variables?

b. Compute column percents for the table to determine the pattern of the relationship. Which group is more likely to be highly satisfied?