C2. The following cross-tabulation, based on GSSSSSDS-B data, examines the relationship between age (the independent variable)...
C2. The following cross-tabulation, based on GSSSSSDS-B data, examines the relationship between age (the independent variable) and presidential candidate one voted for in the 2016 U.S. presidential election (dependent variable). Notice we have recoded age into four categories: 18–29, 30–39, 40-49 and 50-59. Respondents of all other ages have been excluded from the analysis. Vale Clinton or Trump * RF_AGE Crosstabulation RE AGE 18 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 Total Count 65 96 77 78 316 Clinton % within RE AGE 65.7% 61.1% 53.8% 45.6% 55.4% Count 19 42 55 86 202 Trump % within RE AGE 19.2% 26.8% 38.5% 50.3% 35,4% Vote Clinton or Trump Count 12 17 10 S Other candidate (specify) % within RELAGE 12.1% 10.8% 7.0% 2.9% 7.7% Count 3 2 1 2 8 Didn't vote for president % within RE AGE 3.0% 1.3% 0.7% 1.2% 1.4% Count 99 157 143 171 S70 Total % within RE_AGE 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% a. Which is the independent variable? b. What is the level of measurement for the independent variable and the dependent variable? c. How would you describe the relationship between the two variables? Use percentages in your answer.