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Recognize the importance of calculating a standardised rate.

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Cambridge IGCSE StatisticsCrude and standardised rates

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Recognize the importance of calculating a standardised rate

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Mortality Rates in Two Regions

Region A has a crude mortality rate of 12 deaths per 1000 people. Region B has a crude mortality rate of 15 deaths per 1000 people. However, Region B has a much older population than Region A.

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    Explain Explain why calculating a standardised mortality rate is important when comparing these two regions.

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