Problem Description:
In this statistical analysis assignment, we analyze and compare key health indicators for two regions of the United States: Mid-Atlantic cities and New England cities. Specifically, we investigate rates of infant mortality, high school non-completion, drug overdose, and suicide for each region. By examining these statistics, we aim to gain insights into the health and educational outcomes of these areas.
Mid Atlantic Cities
Table 1. Descriptive Statistics of the Rate of Infant Mortality for Mid-Atlantic Cities
Statistic | Rate of Infant Mortality |
Mean | 5.72 |
Standard Error | 0.77 |
Median | 5.09 |
Standard Deviation | 1.34 |
Range | 2.44 |
Minimum | 4.81 |
Maximum | 7.25 |
Count | 3 |
Table 2. Descriptive Statistics of High School Non-Completion for Mid-Atlantic Cities
Statistics | HS Non-Completion |
Mean | 19 |
Standard Error | 2 |
Median | 17 |
Standard Deviation | 3.46 |
Range | 6 |
Minimum | 17 |
Maximum | 23 |
Count | 3 |
Table 3. Descriptive Statistics of Rate of Drug Overdose for Mid-Atlantic Cities
Statistics | Rate of Drug Overdose |
Mean | 26.37 |
Standard Error | 5.96 |
Median | 23.2 |
Standard Deviation | 10.32 |
Range | 19.9 |
Minimum | 18 |
Maximum | 37.9 |
Count | 3 |
Table 4. Descriptive Statistics of Rate of Suicide for Mid-Atlantic Cities
Statistics | Rate of Suicide |
Mean | 10 |
Standard Error | 2.36 |
Median | 8.1 |
Standard Deviation | 4.1 |
Range | 7.5 |
Minimum | 7.2 |
Maximum | 14.7 |
Count | 3 |
New England Cities
Table 5. Descriptive Statistics of the Rate of Infant Mortality for New England Cities
Statistics | Rate of Infant Mortality |
Mean | 5.05 |
Standard Error | 0.47 |
Median | 4.855 |
Standard Deviation | 1.15 |
Range | 3.11 |
Minimum | 3.96 |
Maximum | 7.07 |
Count | 6 |
Table 6. Descriptive Statistics of High School Non-Completion for New England Cities
Statistics | HS Non-Completion |
Mean | 16.67 |
Standard Error | 1.43 |
Median | 16.5 |
Standard Deviation | 3.5 |
Range | 10.00 |
Minimum | 13.00 |
Maximum | 23.00 |
Count | 6 |
Table 7. Descriptive Statistics of Rate of Drug Overdose for New England Cities
Statistics | Rate of Drug Overdose |
Mean | 30.18 |
Standard Error | 2.31 |
Median | 29.75 |
Standard Deviation | 5.65 |
Range | 16.80 |
Minimum | 22.20 |
Maximum | 39.00 |
Count | 6 |
Table 8. Descriptive Statistics of Rate of Suicide for New England Cities
Statistics | Rate of Suicide |
Mean | 13.42 |
Standard Error | 1.56 |
Median | 13.55 |
Standard Deviation | 3.82 |
Range | 8.50 |
Minimum | 8.80 |
Maximum | 17.30 |
Count | 6 |
This comparative analysis provides valuable insights into the health and education disparities between Mid-Atlantic and New England cities. It's important for policymakers and researchers to consider these statistics when addressing regional health and education issues.
Comparative Analysis
Table 9. Comparing Means for Mid-Atlantic and New England Cities
Group | Rate of Infant Mortality | HS Non-Completion | Rate of Drug Overdose | Rate of Suicide |
Mid-Atlantic | 5.72 | 19 | 26.37 | 10 |
New England | 5.05 | 16.67 | 30.18 | 13.42 |
Table 10. Comparing Standard Deviations for Mid-Atlantic and New England Cities
Group | Rate of Infant Mortality | HS Non-Completion | Rate of Drug Overdose | Rate of Suicide |
Mid-Atlantic | 1.34 | 3.46 | 10.32 | 4.1 |
New England | 1.15 | 3.5 | 5.65 | 3.82 |
Table 11. Comparing Ranges for Mid-Atlantic and New England Cities
Group | Rate of Infant Mortality | HS Non-Completion | Rate of Drug Overdose | Rate of Suicide |
Mid-Atlantic | 2.44 | 6 | 19.9 | 7.5 |
New England | 3.11 | 10 | 16.8 | 8.5 |
Table 12. Confidence Intervals for the Means of Mid-Atlantic Cities (68% Confidence Interval)
Rate of Infant Mortality | HS Non-Completion | Rate of Drug Overdose | Rate of Suicide |
Lower Limit | 4.706 | 16.377 | 18.551 |
Upper Limit | 6.728 | 21.623 | 34.182 |
Table 13. Confidence Intervals for the Means of New England Cities (68% Confidence Interval)
Rate of Infant Mortality | HS Non-Completion | Rate of Drug Overdose | Rate of Suicide |
Lower Limit | 4.536 | 15.089 | 27.637 |
Upper Limit | 5.570 | 18.245 | 32.730 |
This comparative analysis provides valuable insights into the health and education disparities between Mid-Atlantic and New England cities. It's important for policymakers and researchers to consider these statistics when addressing regional health and education issues.