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Data Interpretation & Analysis 15
Review the graph below and explain your findings.
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This graph compares deaths from CHD in males and females between 1940 and 2006. Throughout this period, male mortality rates are higher than females with peak mortality rates for both genders being between 1960 and 1970.
This graph compares deaths from CHD in males and females between 1940 and 2006. Throughout this period, male mortality rates are higher than females with peak mortality rates for both genders being between 1960 and 1970.
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Excellent candidates will use the 'BlackStone Tutors Six Point Approach for Data Analysis'
This is a graph to show the death rate due to coronary heart disease in Australia from 1940-2006. On the X axis we have the year ranging from 1930-2010 and on the Y axis we have deaths per 100,000. Between 1940 to 1970 the number of deaths due to CHD increased from around 150,000 to 600,000, however after 1970 the numbers dropped steadily to about 150,000 in 2006. This could be due to several reasons including reduced intake of salt/saturated fats, more exercise, fewer cigarettes, fewer overweight people and lower blood pressure. Every year more males than females die from CHD, this could be due to many different factors one of which is genetics as males are more prone to develop CHD than woman. Similarly, male and female deaths follow the same pattern from 1940 to 2006, with the highest mortality rates from CHD for both genders being between 1960 and 1970.
The data does not demonstrate any notable anomalies, however there is no source given and therefore it would be beneficial to cross reference this data with other reputable sources.
Excellent candidates will use the 'BlackStone Tutors Six Point Approach for Data Analysis'
- Data Title (if present)
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- Graphical/tabular progression shown
- Physiological correlation (How can this pattern be explained biologically?)
- Anomalies/additional information of note
- Critical analysis of data/data source
This is a graph to show the death rate due to coronary heart disease in Australia from 1940-2006. On the X axis we have the year ranging from 1930-2010 and on the Y axis we have deaths per 100,000. Between 1940 to 1970 the number of deaths due to CHD increased from around 150,000 to 600,000, however after 1970 the numbers dropped steadily to about 150,000 in 2006. This could be due to several reasons including reduced intake of salt/saturated fats, more exercise, fewer cigarettes, fewer overweight people and lower blood pressure. Every year more males than females die from CHD, this could be due to many different factors one of which is genetics as males are more prone to develop CHD than woman. Similarly, male and female deaths follow the same pattern from 1940 to 2006, with the highest mortality rates from CHD for both genders being between 1960 and 1970.
The data does not demonstrate any notable anomalies, however there is no source given and therefore it would be beneficial to cross reference this data with other reputable sources.