SOC A small sample of non-English-speaking immigrants to the United States has been interviewed about their level of assimilation. Is the pattern of adjustment affected by length of residence in the United States? For each table compute gamma and summarize the relationship in terms of strength and direction.

a. English fluency Length of Residence English fluency Less Than five years (Low)

More Than five years (High) Totals low 20 10 30 High 5 15 20 totals 25 25 50

b. Total family income Length of Residence income Less Than five years (Low)

More Than five years (High) Totals low 18 8 26 High 7 17 24 totals 25 25 50

c. Extent of contact with country of origin Length of Residence Contact Less Than five years (Low)

More Than five years (High) Totals rare 5 20 25 frequent 20 5 25 totals 25 25 50