StateMaster - Scatterplot: People > Percent of Foreign Population Born in Europe vs Education > Assessments > % of Students Above Proficient

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Education > Assessments > % of Students Above Proficient > Grade 8 Science (%)
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	5	People > Percent of Foreign Population Born in Europe (%)	39

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Strength of correlation (R squared): 0.404 (this correlation is weak)

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Variable:	People > Percent of Foreign Population Born in Europe	Education > Assessments > % of Students Above Proficient > Grade 8 Science
Plot Display:	Logarithmic (base 10)	Logarithmic (base 10)
Definition:	Percent of foreign population born in Europe, 2004. Does not include US citizens born in Europe.	The percentage of students that achieved a scale score in the subject of Science at or above the level of Proficient. Proficient implies solid academic performance for each grade assessed. Students reaching this level have demonstrated competency over challenging subject matter, including subject-matter knowledge, application of such knowledge to real-world situations, and analytical skills appropriate to the subject matter.
Source:	American Community Survey 2004	National Center for Educational Statistics
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