Saudi Electronic University Health & Medical Questions
Description
Use the data set provided, answer the following questions:Q1- Q4
A study was conducted to identify the changes in triglyceride levels of subjects followed by a specific diet. The diet consists primarily of protein and animal fat, restricting carbohydrate intake. The study participants followed the diet with length of time varying from 3 to 17 weeks (Datasheet is provided in excel attachment )
Q1. Write a statistical summary for participant’s demographic details that includes variable age, gender, weeks on diet & physical activity?
Mark -2
Q2. Compute most appropriate measure of central tendency & dispersion to report the variable “changes in triglyceride level” and address its worthiness?
Mark – 2
Q3. What is the appropriate statistical test for identifying significance difference in the “changes in triglyceride levels” in male and females & Why?
Mark – 1
Q4. What are the assumptions underlying the test you identified in Question-3?
Mark -1
Q5: In a cross sectional study on coronary heart disease (CHD), the smoking and CHD status are summarized below
CHD |
Total |
||
Smoking |
Present |
Absent |
|
Yes |
55 |
84 |
139 |
No |
552 |
1927 |
2479 |
Total |
607 |
2011 |
2618 |
- What is the appropriate statistical test for identify the association between smoking and CHD ? Mark -1
- What are the assumptions and application of the proposed test identified for Q.5a Mark – 2
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