Statistical Tests And Data Visualization

1) For each of the following scenarios, first identify and state the correct statistical test which should be used for the scenario, and then briefly explain why you chose this test or analysis in a few sentences. Do not include the scenario in your responses. 2) Using the Wk8 Dataset, create the following 5 figures. • A scatterplot with best line of fit for Pre-BMI and Self-Esteem • A histogram and a line graph - create one histogram depicting the frequency of distribution for each pre-exercise level, and then create a line graph depicting the frequency of distribution for each post-exercise level. • A comparative bar graph - create a vertically oriented bar chart, showing the distribution of pre-BMI levels by the three different education groups. • A pie chart - for pre-BMI Groups, showing the percentage of each 3) For each figure present the following, in one APA formatted paper, to include a title p

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Answer: Scenario 1
For this study, a two independent sample t-test will be a perfect tool for the analysis.
Here the measurements of stressful events are recorded for two independent groups-cardiac and orthopedic patients. It is
required to find whether cardiac patients have more stressful lives than orthopedic patients. In statistical terms, it is required to test
the equality of means of events for two independent groups. Hence two-sample independent t-test would be most appropriate.
Answer: Scenario 2
Chi- square test for independence is the most suitable test for this case.
Both the study variables are categorical. The variable community has three categories and opinion has also three categories.
The objective is to find whether opinion is related to the community of a person. Since chi-square test measures the association
between two categorical variables, it would be perfect tool for the analysis.
Answer: Scenario 3
Chi square test for independence of groups should be used for this study.
Chi-square test is performed to see the relation between two categorical variables. Here both the variables of interest are
categorical and it is required to find the relation between them. Therefore, Chi-square test is appropriate here.
Answer: Scenario 4
A suitable test for this case is independent sample t-test.
The measurements are taken for two independent groups. The aim is to check whether one group has better result than the
other group which indicates the test of equality of means of two independent groups. Hence, independent sample t-test should be
applied.
Answer: Scenario 5
Here paired sample t-test would be appropriate.
Here the observations are taken on the same set of individuals and the objective is to find whether the second sample is
better than the first sample. Hence, paired sample t-test is the most suitable one.
Answer: Scenario 6
Linear regression should be used in this problem.

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The objective is to find whether job satisfaction level can be interpreted by the duration of job. Hence, linear regression
should be used taking duration of job as independent and satisfaction level as dependent variable.
Answer: Scenario 7
Here the goal is to check whether there is any significant difference in the scores of two independent groups. Hence, an
independent sample t-test should be applied here.
Answer: Scenario 8
One-way ANOVA is the most suitable tool in this analysis.
Here the researcher’s interest is to investigate if there is any notable difference in the scores among various groups. Hence,
one-way ANOVA would be perfect for this situation.
Answer: Scenario 9
The objective of this study is to build up a relation between a dependent variable and a set of independent variables.
Therefore, multiple regression would be the most accurate model in this case.
Answer: Scenario 10
Here it is required to observe if there is any significant difference in intensity among three different groups. Thus, a one-way
ANOVA would be a perfect equipment for the analysis.

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Part 2
Answer 1
Relation between Pre-BMI and Self-Esteem
Here a scatter plot has been used to show the connection between Pre-BMI measure and self-esteem of individuals.
The plot shows a perfect linear relationship between these two variables. Further, it can be seen that one unit increase in the
Pre-BMI will decrease the value of self-esteem by 0.95times. Therefore, it can be concluded that a higher Pre-BMI indicates a lower
value of self-esteem.
Answer 2
Visualization of Pre-Exercise Level and Post-Exercise Level
The distributions of pre-exercise level and post exercise level are represented by a histogram and a line graph respectively.
The histogram shows that on average, the pre-exercise level is 1.98hours with standard deviation 0.942. In maximum cases,
people workout for 3-4.9 hours per week. Most of the people exercise for 1-6.9 hours per week. There are very few cases where
individuals workout for 7 or more hours.

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The line graph shows that maximum number of cases have 3-4.9 hours for exercise per week. There are very few cases
where an individual does not workout at all or exercises for 7 or more hours per week.

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Answer 3
Distribution of BMI levels based on education group
Here a comparative bar chart has been drawn to show the frequency distribution of Pre-BMI levels according to different
education groups. There are 6 levels of BMI from underweight to extreme obesity and three groups of education-.
The graph shows that frequency of overweight is maximum for both AD/BSN and MSN/MN group. Most of the people
having PHD/DNP degree are exposed to first level of obesity.
Answer 4
Proportion of BMI groups
The proportion of different BMI groups has been shown by a pie chart.
From the pie chart, it can be observed that maximum individuals are having overweight, covering 38.33% of the population
under study.33.89% people have normal weight. 16.67% people have first level obesity and 7.22% have extreme obesity. Only
3.89% persons have second level obesity.

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