A research project based on a study of older adults examined the relationship between physical activity and pet ownership. The data collected included information concerning pet owner characteristics and the type of pet owned. Here are data giving the relationship between pet ownership status and gender. Pet ownership status Gender
Non-pet owners Dog owners Cat owners
Female 1019 159 85
Male 912 171 82
Analyze the data. (Round your χ2 to three decimal places and your P-value to four decimal places.)
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Conclusions:
a.) The relationship between gender and pet ownership is significant.
b.) The relationship between gender and pet ownership is not significant.