October 2008



Optimistic about future * Region of residence Crosstabulation
% within Region of residence


Region of residence Total
West Bank Gaza Strip
Optimistic about future Very optimistic 5.6% 8.8% 6.8%
Optimistic 57.6% 55.6% 56.9%
Pessimistic 27.6% 21.5% 25.3%
Very pessimistic 9.1% 14.2% 11.1%
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Chi-Square Tests

Value df Asymp. Sig. (2-sided)
Pearson Chi-Square 10.967(a) 3 .012
Likelihood Ratio 10.828 3 .013
Linear-by-Linear Association .021 1 .884
N of Valid Cases 867

a 0 cells (.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 22.52.