Hypothesis and Theory There is a negative relationship between support for abortion and the importance of religion, while controlling party affiliation. Among males, there is a negative relationship between support for abortion and the importance of religion. Among females, there is a negative relationship between support for abortion and the importance of religion. A person’s religious background greatly influences whether or not they support abortion. When religion plays an important role in someone’s …showed first 75 words of 1905 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1905 total…incest. Overall, the results show that people in general are more likely to approve of abortion only in cases of rape or incest rather than always supporting it. In conclusion, I think that people with less religious background are more likely to support abortion. However, no matter their religious background, party affiliation, or gender, when a significant reason for the abortion is presented (rape or incest specifically) they are all more likely to support it.