12.11 SOC A random sample of 11 neighbourhoods in Pearson, Ontario, has been rated by an urban sociologist on a “quality-of-life” scale

(which includes measures of affluence, availability of medical care, and recreational facilities)

and a social cohesion scale. The results are presented below in scores. Higher scores indicate higher “quality of life” and greater social cohesion.

Neighbourhood Quality of Life Social Cohesion Queens Lake 17 8.8 North End 40 3.9 Mountaintop 47 4.0 Lakeside 90 3.1 Blossom Park 35 7.5 Kingswood 52 3.5 Cambridge Shores 23 6.3 Windsor Forest 67 1.7 College Park 65 9.2 Uplands 63 3.0 Riverview 100 5.3

a. Are the two variables associated? What is the strength and direction of the association?

Summarize the relationship in a sentence or two. (HINT: Don’t forget to square the value of Spearman’s rho for a PRE interpretation.)

b. Conduct a test of significance for this relationship.

Summarize your findings.