Biostatistic Assignments

TEMPLATE 2-3 Final Project Part II, Milestone One: Select Health Question

IHP 525: Biostatistics

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Please choose ONE question below to investigate over the course. Cut and paste it below in the appropriate section.

· If you have had one or fewer statistics courses, it is highly recommended that you choose the first or second question. If you have a few successful statistics courses under your belt and feel very competent in statistics, you should choose any of the questions.

· Your grade is based on how well you answer the question you choose, regardless of its difficulty level.

· Your choice should depend on your statistical expertise, NOT your familiarity with the question.

1) To what extent does gender influence length of hospital stay for MI patients? (easier)

2) To what extent does the age of MI patients vary by gender? (somewhat difficult)

3) Does length of hospital stay for MI patients vary by the final status (follow-up status) of the patient? (difficult)

4) Does age affect survival (follow-up status) of MI patients? (difficult)

5) Does BMI affect survival (follow-up status) of MI patients? (difficult)

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1) Your name:

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3)	Restate this question in your own words. (One to three sentences should suffice.)	Your restatement:

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