Biostatistics and Epidemiology

Unit 7 Assignment: Proposing Recommendations from Clinical Data

Grading rubrics for this Assignment are located under Course Resources.

Instructions You are responsible for analyzing the results  of a study comparing two ulcer therapies involving 43 participants. Here  is the data output from a t-test analysis:

The study compares two ulcer therapies (A and B) with three  variables: time of last visit in months, age in years and duration of  disease. Write a persuasive report type essay.

Describe the statistical test and the reason for using it.  Briefly describe the summary statistics of the participants. What  conclusions can you draw and what recommendations could you provide  based on this information?

In your analysis, and before providing your recommendations, please consider:

●        group statistics

●        the independent-samples t test

●        homogeneity of variance

●        probability that null hypothesis is correct

●        t test limitations

Justify your recommendations based on your data analysis. Include specific reasons for each recommendation. Requirements

●        This paper should have at least 2 full pages, not including the title page or references.

●        This paper must follow APA formatting and citation guidelines, including:

o    Title page and Reference page

o    Essay should be double spaced

o    Use Times New Roman font, size 12

●        All references should come from credible sources.

●        Includes a highly developed viewpoint and purpose

●        Organize your paper with subheadings (the writing  should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and  insightful.)

●        The Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling).

●        No evidence of plagiarism