Exercise 14-7. Political scientist Paul Goren investigated the relationship betw

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Exercise 14-7. Political scientist Paul Goren investigated the relationship between core values and beliefs and policy preferences.13 Goren defined core beliefs as "general descriptive beliefs about human nature and society in matters of public affairs," while core values are "evaluative standards citizens use to judge alternative social and political arrangements." He wanted to know if, how, and under what conditions these perceptions and attitudes affect opinions on public policy such as governmental welfare programs. Table 14-6 contains a small portion of his research results. TABLE 14-6 Social Welfare Policy Opposition Regressed on Eight Independent Variables MacBook Air

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Res = 11.99 -0.76 *Gender +0.03*Family Income Quartille + - 0.03*Feelings toward beneficiaries +0.20 *Economic ind + 0.58 * Equal opportunity app +0.03*political exp.

Res = 11.99 -0.76 *1 +0.03*13.7+ 0. - 0.03*50 +0.20 *13.7 + 0.58 * 3.53 +0.03*2.57.

=14.18

=14

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