Using the incidence rates calculated in Problem 14.73, test whether there are significant differences in incidence rates by region over the 7-week period. Provide a two-sided p-value. (Note: Assume that the underlying incidence rate in a given region is the same over the 7 weeks?)

The data in Table 14.38 were presented on H1N1 patients admitted to the ICU (no. per million inhabitants) by week and region. 

Table 14.38 H1N1 patients admitted to the ICU in 2009 (no. per million inhabitants) by week and region

 

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Region Week Victoria New South Wales Queensland 0.2 06/29 4.2 1.8 07/06 2.8 4.2 0.8 07/13 4.5 6.5 3.7 07/20 1.7 4.7 6.1 07/27 0.9 4.7 6.8 08/03 1.3 2.0 6.1 08/10 1.7 1.2 5.2 2001 Population 5,314,000 6,984,000 4,294,000