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Study Design: Scientific Question: Is There An Increase in Systolic Blood
Study Design: Scientific Question: Is There An Increase in Systolic Blood
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Approach
2013-2014 NHANES Variables:
• BPXSY1
• BPXSY2
• BPXSY3
• BPXSY4
• Calculated the mean systolic BP
• DMDMARTL
• Two groups: Married and Never Married
Statistical Test:
Conducted independent samples t-test for BPXSYMEAN split
by DMDARTL
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Results I – Descriptive Statistics
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Results II — Inferential Statistics
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Results II — Inferential Statistics
We have a significant difference between the Married and Never Married Groups with a p<0.001
Our t value is 6.989
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Conclusions
• We have a significant difference between the
Married and Never Married Groups with a p<0.001
• Application:
• further assess differences in age and gender
• Limitations:
• Cross-sectional study
• Can’t establish temporality – if increased SBP preceded
marriage or not)
• Age of individuals (age gap, relationship between age
and SBP)
• Duration of marriage
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