Common Statistical Assignment

Consider this assignment as an opportunity to apply statistical knowledge

Thought Question: Would you begin any analysis of data by obtaining Descriptive Statistics? Why or why not?

Read each section of this assignment carefully and address each.

Section 1:

You are to hypothetically conduct a study on how weight and age group (ages 18-35; 36-53; and 54 and above) relate to systolic blood pressure.

• Identify the variables in this study based on the above statement?
• Characterize each variable that you identified above in terms of
• Is the identified variables discrete or continuous?
• Is the identified variablesqualitative or quantitative?
• Is the identified variablesindependent or dependent (based on the statement above)
• What is the identified variable's level of measurement?
• What Graphs or Charts would you consider using to share your data with others? Why?
• What statistical test would be most appropriate to examine differences between a sample mean?population mean?
• Differences between men and women on exercise frequency?
• Differences between four ethnic groups on caloric intake?

Section 2:

Arslan, G. G., &Eser, I. (2011). An examination of the effect of castor oil packs on constipation in the elderly. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 17(1), 58-62.

Abstract

This research, conducted at two rest homes in Manisa, Turkey, was undertaken to examine the effect of castor oil pack (COP) administrations on constipation in the elderly. Study participants were monitored for 7 days before, 3 days during, and 4 days after COP administration utilizing the Recall Bias and Visual Scale Analog (RB-VSAQ) as well as the Standard Diary developed by Pamuk et al. Eighty percent of study subjects had been constipated for 10 years or longer. COP administration did not have an effect on the number of bowel movements or amount of feces, but it decreased the feces consistency score, reduced straining during defecation, and improved the feeling of complete evacuation after a bowel movement, thus decreasing symptoms of constipation. We conclude that COP may be used for controlling symptoms of constipation.

• populationis ___________________
• probable sample type?
• independent variable(s)?
• dependent variable(s)?
• identified variable(s) level of measurement?