Analysis of Gun-Related Incidents Data

In recent years, the debate over gun control in the United States has intensified, with various advocacy groups presenting statistical data to support their positions. Consider the following fictional data set that reflects the gun-related incidents across five states over a span of five years (2018-2022):

Gun-Related Incidents per Year:

• State A: 150, 200, 250, 300, 400
• State B: 300, 350, 400, 450, 500
• State C: 50, 75, 100, 150, 200
• State D: 400, 450, 500, 600, 700
• State E: 100, 150, 250, 350, 450

Using the provided data, write a response analyzing the trends in gun-related incidents across the states and their implications on gun control policies. Include calculations of percentage change and discuss how this data could be used by policymakers to support or oppose gun control legislation.