Problem Description
This report presents a Statistics Analysis Assignment of health indicators in two distinct regions, Mid-Atlantic and New England cities. The data comprises nine records, with three originating from Mid-Atlantic cities and the remaining six from New England cities. The indicators under scrutiny include:
- Rate of Infant Mortality
- HS Non-Completion
- Rate of Drug Overdose
- Rate of Suicide
The report provides essential statistical information for each of these indicators in both regions, such as the mean, standard deviation, range, and a 68% confidence interval.
Mid-Atlantic Cities:
- Rate of Infant Mortality
- Mean: 5.7
- Standard Deviation: 1.34
- Range: 2.44
- 68% Confidence Interval: [4.706, 6.728]
- HS Non-Completion
- Mean: 19
- Standard Deviation: 3.46
- Range: 6
- 68% Confidence Interval: [16.377, 21.623]
- Rate of Drug Overdose
- Mean: 26.37
- Standard Deviation: 10.32
- Range: 19.9
- 68% Confidence Interval: [18.551, 34.182]
- Rate of Suicide
- Mean: 10
- Standard Deviation: 4.10
- Range: 7.5
- 68% Confidence Interval: [6.899, 13.101]
New England Cities:
- Rate of Infant Mortality
- Mean: 5.05
- Standard Deviation: 1.15
- Range: 3.11
- 68% Confidence Interval: [4.706, 6.728]
- HS Non-Completion
- Mean: 16.67
- Standard Deviation: 3.50
- Range: 10
- 68% Confidence Interval: [15.089, 18.245]
- Rate of Drug Overdose
- Mean: 30.18
- Standard Deviation: 5.65
- Range: 16.80
- 68% Confidence Interval: [27.637, 32.730]
- Rate of Suicide
- Mean: 13.42
- Standard Deviation: 3.82
- Range: 8.50
- 68% Confidence Interval: [11.698, 15.136]
This analysis provides insights into the health indicators, highlighting the differences and similarities between the two regions. It is essential for policymakers and healthcare professionals to understand and address these variations to improve the well-being of residents in Mid-Atlantic and New England cities.