Chi- Squared

EngagementLow incomeHigh IncomeTotal
Low Engagement404
High Engagement282048
Chi-Squared 1.234
Note: p<.05*, p<.01**, p<.001***

The independent variable for this Chi-squared test was household income and the dependent variable was parental involvement in the activity. For household income respondents chose either, less than $10,000, $10,000 – $30,999, $31,000 – $50,999, $51,000 – $70,999, $71,000 – $90,999, and $ 91,000 or more. These variables were recoded into low- and high- income categories. Those variables were tested against the levels of engagement which were also recoded into high and low categories. According to this Chi-squared test the level of engagement of those who selected low income for the activity is not different from the level of engagement of those who selected one of the high income categories. Therefore there is no affect on involvement based on a families income.