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Analysis of the Plots

The following correlations were determined if the demographics (x-axis) and behavior risk (y-axis) have a correlation greater than 0.50 or less than -0.50. 2014 data was retrieved from American FactFinder and Behaviorial Risk Factor Surveillance System.

In the Labor Force v. Depression: The graph shows a negative correlation of around -0.515. Generally, individuals in states with a lower reported percentage of individuals in the labor force as a higher percentage of depression and vice versa.

In the Labor Force v. Used the Internet in the last 30 days: The graph shows a positive correlation of around 0.54. A lower reported rate of individuals in the labor force also has a lower percentage of indiivduals who went on the Internet in 30 days before completing the survey.

Poverty v. Used the Internet in the last 30 days: The graph shows a negative correlation of around -0.676. A higher reported rate of poverty has a lower percentage of indiivduals who went on the Internet in 30 days before completing the survey and vice versa. For example, Mississippi has the highest percentage of respondents in poverty (18.9%) and lowest Internet usage (61.6%). On the other hand, New Hampshire has the lowest percentage of respondents (8.16%) and one of higher percentage of Internet usage (83.1)%.

Divorced v. Depression: The graph shows a positive correlation of around 0.587. Generally, a higher reported percentage of divorced individuals also showed a higher percentage of the respondents with depression.