Table 5. Mean Values for Predictive Variables.
Variable | Received Care | No Care |
---|---|---|
Birth Weight in Ounces (BWT) | 3,380 | 3,100 |
Percent | ||
Birth Weight More Than 2,500 Grams (BWT1) | 89.82 | 82.59 |
Birth Weight 1,500-2,500 Grams (BWT2) | 4.76 | 9.50 |
Birth Weight Less Than 1,500 Grams (BWT3) | 5.47 | 7.92 |
Premature | 4.60 | 9.50 |
Transferred | 0.71 | 1.85 |
Died | 0.38 | 2.11 |
Days | ||
Length of Stay | 2.90 | 3.99 |
Mean Charges | $1,045.69 | $2,244.11 |
SOURCE: Henderson, J., Baylor University, 1994.