Poverty and Obesity graphing assignment

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From the Poverty stats (3-yr average column), choose 5 states from each section: South, New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and West. Figure the average for the 5 states in each section, then graph the poverty for the sections.
From the Obesity stats, choose 5 states from each section. Figure the average for obesity rate for the 5 states.
Graph the average for each section. Graph both poverty and obesity.
Analysis
1. Which (a) 2 regions are the heaviest and (b) which 2 states are heaviest?
2. Which (a) 2 regions are skinniest and (b) which 2 states are skinniest?
3. Which (a) 2 regions are most poor and (b) which 2 states are most poor?
4. Which (a) 2 regions are richest and (b) which 2 states are richest?
5. Write down any trends you see between the two pages.
6. What might be an incorrect conclusion people might draw from the two stats?
Write down what you would do/say about this info if you were president and had a bit of time on the radio. Offer your concern, advice, encouragement, plan, or say what could be done to help the situation. 2 minutes max. Bonus points if you give your mini-speech.

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