Income vs. Education: What Determines When Women Have Children?

Comprehensive statistical analysis investigating factors influencing maternal age at first birth using national survey data. Applied multiple regression modeling to isolate the independent effects of income after controlling for education, generation, race, and marital status.

Includes full regression diagnostics, influential point analysis, and data visualization through R.

Key finding: While higher income is associated with women having children later, this relationship works largely through education and other life circumstances rather than income alone, suggesting educational programs may be more effective than income support alone in affecting reproductive timing.