Write a brief research report (up to about 7 pages, not including title page, abstract, and references), based on an analysis of the data file (DATA540.SAV in Resources). These data were collected online. There are 200 male participants and 200 female participants, each in a relationship with someone of the opposite gender. The participants were asked questions about themselves and they were also asked questions about their romantic partner.
They answered the following information about both themselves and their partner:
Gender, Occupation, Annual Income, Age, Education.
They answered the following questions only about themselves:
Financial comfort (1=Comfortable, 2=Struggling), Home Zip Code, Type of Relationship (Married, Long-Term Committed, etc.), Relationship Happiness (1-5 scale).
They also responded to three scales measuring dimensions of financial personality. These scales each have 12 items that are rated from 1 to 5, so the scores can range from 12 to 60:
Lifestyle (L): The degree to which the participant seeks a luxurious, free-spending lifestyle.
Dependence (D): The degree to which the participant looks to others for financial support.
Risk-Taking (R): The degree to which the participant is comfortable with financial risks in investments and career.