A researcher tested the relationship between occupational prestige and level of approval of a proposal to ban handguns in the state, and found a gamma of -0.17. This means that________.
A) as prestige goes up, support for the ban goes down
B) the electorate will approve the ban.
C) support for the ban is highest among the rich.
D) support tends to increase as prestige increases.

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A gamma of -0.17 indicates a negative relationship between occupational prestige and level of approval of the proposal to ban handguns. This means that as occupational prestige increases, support for the ban decreases. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. Choices B, C, and D are not supported by the gamma value.

A Researcher Tested the Relationship Between Occupational Prestige and Level