Let's analyze each group mentioned in the question to determine the most accurate conclusion based on the data provided.
1. Families with no children under 18:
- Total family households: 18,311
- Families abroad: 61
[tex]\[
\text{International migration rate} = \frac{61}{18,311} \approx 0.003331
\][/tex]
2. Families with children under 6 only:
- Total family households: 8,525
- Families abroad: 38
[tex]\[
\text{International migration rate} = \frac{38}{8,525} \approx 0.004457
\][/tex]
3. Families with children from birth to 17:
- Total family households: 6,916
- Families abroad: 31
[tex]\[
\text{International migration rate} = \frac{31}{6,916} \approx 0.004482
\][/tex]
4. Families with children from 6 to 17 only:
- Total family households: 18,656
- Families abroad: 43
[tex]\[
\text{International migration rate} = \frac{43}{18,656} \approx 0.002305
\][/tex]
Comparing these rates, we can see:
- Families with no children have an international migration rate of approximately 0.003331.
- Families with children under 6 have an international migration rate of approximately 0.004457.
- Families with children from birth to 17 have an international migration rate of approximately 0.004482.
- Families with children from 6 to 17 only have an international migration rate of approximately 0.002305.
Based on the analysis:
- The group with children from birth to 17 has the highest international migration rate (0.004482).
- The statement that "Families with no children have the highest rate of international migration" is incorrect as families with children from birth to 17 have the highest international migration rate.
- The other options can be evaluated but do not require international migration rate calculations to determine their veracity. Specifically, when referring to migration to different states and regions or frequency comparisons of migrations within the same country and abroad.
Therefore, the appropriate conclusion based on the rates calculated is:
- None of the given multiple-choice statements are entirely accurate based on the calculated rates, especially not the one claiming families with no children have the highest rate of international migration [conclusion is -1 in the results].
