=+42. Poverty and region 2012. 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.

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