Data on several variables measuring overall heath and well-being for five nations are reported here for 2005, with projections to 2010. Are these nations becoming more or less diverse on these variables? Calculate the mean, range, and standard deviation for each year for each variable. Summarize the results in a paragraph.
Life Infant Expectancy Mortality Fertility (years) Rate* Rate#
2005 2010 2005 2010 2005 2010 Canada 80 81 United States 78 78 Mexico 75 76 Columbia 72 73 Japan 81 82 3 China 72 74 Sudan 59 61 Kenya 53 59 Italy 80 80 Germany 79 79 Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, 2007. Statistical Abstract of the United States, 2007, p. 837. Available at http://www.census.gov/
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* Number of deaths of children under one year of age per 1000 live births.
# Average number of children per female.