In: Statistics and Probability
A team of researchers wanted to assess the effectiveness of the 4 components of a weight loss program by comparing the distribution of weight status across 4 different treatment groups. The data is summarized in the table below:
Weight Status |
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Intervention Component |
Normal Weight |
Overweight |
Obese |
Control Group (n=100) |
50 |
35 |
15 |
Calorie Counting (n=100) |
70 |
20 |
10 |
Physical Activity (n=100) |
73 |
15 |
12 |
Combination (n=100) |
80 |
15 |
5 |
Is there a difference in weight status by intervention component? (Hint: Are intervention component and weight status independent?) Run the appropriate test at a 5% level of significance.
Weight Status |
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Intervention Component |
Normal Weight |
Overweight |
Obese |
Total |
Control Group Observed |
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50 |
35 |
15 |
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Expected |
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Calorie Counting Observed |
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70 |
20 |
10 |
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Expected |
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Physical Activity Observed |
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73 |
15 |
12 |
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Expected |
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Combination Observed |
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80 |
15 |
5 |
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Expected |
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Total |