The following data comparing region to poverty level were reported in a recent study. The data show the number of people (in thousands) living above and below the poverty line in each of the four regions of a certain country. Based on these data is there an association between region and poverty? Explain.

 

 

Below Poverty Above Poverty D Level Level Northeast 8,236 47,337 Midwest 10,519 53,701 South 13,828 102,965 West 9,343 63,937