Table 1.
Chi-squared of parent engagement by income.
Engagement | Low Income | High Income | Total |
Low Engaged | 8 | 0 | 8 |
High Engaged | 20 | 20 | 40 |
Chi-square | 4.95 |
Note: p<.05*, p<.01**, p<.001***
The low-income households and low engagement had a mean of 8. The high-income households with low engagement had 0. In regards to high engagement, both low-income households and high-income households had a mean of 20. According to the chi-square results (4.95), there is no significant difference between the means. Therefore, income has no influence on child engagement.