As you have learned, the chi-square test of independence can be used to determine if there is a significant correlation between categorical variables. This provides opportunities to explore variables that other measures of correlation cannot address.

Gender and Pet Type

For this assignment, you will create a cross tabs and conduct a chi-square test of independence. Begin by asking some of your friends or acquaintances (you'll need both males and females) what their favorite pet type is, out of a dog, a cat, a hamster, or a lizard. Then, create a cross tabs (you can use the following template) with this information.

	Dog	Cat	Hamster	Lizard	Total
Female
Male
Total

Once you have completed a cross tabs, create a report in which you address the following:

• Explain whether or not you expect there to be a significant relationship between these variables based on the information you've collected.
• Then, conduct a chi-square test for your data.
• Use the appropriate table in your textbook to determine if the result is significant.
• Explain what this implies for the variables.