In 2012, the following data were reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The data show the number of people (in thousands) living above and below the poverty line in each of the four regions of the United States. Based on these data do you think there is an association between region and poverty? Explain.

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Northeast Midwest South West Below Poverty Level 12,728 13,055 17,287 17,031 Above Poverty Level 86,932 82,459 85,913 93,753