11.7 If a person’s political ideology (liberal, moderate, or conservative) is known, can we predict their position on issues? If liberals are generally progressive and conservatives are generally traditional

(with moderates in between), what relationships would you expect to find between political ideology and these issues?

a. Support for same-sex marriage

b. The death penalty

c. The legal right to commit suicide for people with incurable diseases

d. Support for traditional gender roles

e. Support for the legalization of marijuana The tables below show the results of a recent public opinion survey. For each table, compute column percentages and the maximum difference.

Summarize the strength and direction of each relationship in a brief paragraph. Were your expectations confirmed?

a. Support for same-sex marriage by political ideology:

Supports Same-Sex Marriage?

Political Ideology Liberal Moderate Conservative Totals Favour 309 234 154 697 Oppose 211 360 419 990 Totals 520 594 573 1,687

b. Support for capital punishment by political ideology:

Supports Capital Punishment?

Political Ideology Liberal Moderate Conservative Totals Favour 440 693 693 1,826 Oppose 265 214 186 665 Totals 705 907 879 2,491

c. Support for the right of people with an incurable disease to commit suicide by political ideology:

Supports the Right to Suicide?

Political Ideology Liberal Moderate Conservative Totals Favour 381 394 319 1,094 Oppose 120 229 261 610 Totals 501 623 580 1,704

d. Support for traditional gender roles by political ideology:

Supports Traditional Gender Roles?

Political Ideology Liberal Moderate Conservative Totals Favour 59 90 108 257 Oppose 454 548 484 1,486 Totals 513 638 592 1,743

e. Support for legalizing marijuana by political ideology.