A researcher wished to determine if there was an association

A researcher wished to determine if there was an association between ethnicity and drug of choice for individuals referred to treatment following a substance related arrest. He evaluated   He conducted a record review of residential treatment admissions over a two year period and randomly chose 900 cases for his sample. They consisted of Caucasian, African American, Native American, and Hispanic clients who reported drugs of choice including Alcohol, Marijuana, Methamphetamine, and prescription drugs. Which statistical test should be used to analyze his data?

Linear regression

Chi Square

Spearman Correlation

Pearson Correlation

Solution

Chi Square