Calculate the appropriate percentages for each cell and provide a brief summary of the relationship between education and divorce using the method of comparing percentage differences discussed in the chapter.
 Highest DegreeEver Been Divorced

What will be an ideal response?


In the YES row, 29.5% - 19.2% = 10.3%, suggesting a weak to moderate relationship.

 Highest Degree 
Ever Been DivorcedSchoolHigh
School
Junior
College
Bachelors
Degree
Graduate DegreeRow Total
Yes27.3%29.5%27.0%19.2%21.1%26.2%
No72.7%70.5%73.0%80.8%78.9%73.8%
Column Total100%100%100%100%100%100%

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