Statistics homework due in 35 minutes

MATH 224 Homework Assignment #1

Due on September 8, 2014

Part 1. Textbook Questions (based on 6th edition)

2.3, 2.13, 2.23, 2.25, 2.40, 2.45, 2.47, 2.59, 2.63, 2.71

Part 2. Connecting statistics and research

Am Coll Health. 2014 May 21:0. [Epub ahead of print]

Assessing Weight Management Barriers in First-Year College Students.

Das BM 1, Evans EM .

Abstract

Abstract Objective: To examine weight management barriers, using the Health Belief Model, in first-year college students. Participants: First-year college students (n = 45), with data collected in April, May, and November 2013. Methods: Nominal Group Technique sessions were conducted. Results: First-year students recognize benefits to weight management beyond physical attractiveness to quality of life domains including social (e.g. bonding opportunities and energy to socially engage) and mental health (e.g. stress management). Men believe weight management is important for career/financial reasons; whereas, women voiced it will allow them to live a full independent life with a high level of multi-tasking. Men believed their barriers were external (e.g. campus resources/programs) while females perceived their barriers to be internal (e.g. poor time management). Conclusions: College students are challenged by weight management and want the institution to provide resources, including curriculum, to help them manage their physical activity and nutrition behaviors. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24848103

Answer the questions using the abstract above.

1. Describe the purpose of this paper using a complete sentence.

2. Describe the study population.

3. Find the sample size.

4. List at least three variables related to this study.