Homework 03

Homework 03 - due 10/04/2017

Using the HELP dataset:

• create “Table 1”
• provide the summary stats for the baseline data - overall and by randomization group (Usual Care versus the HELP Clinic)
  • HELP dataset variables to include: age, female, racegrp, homeless, a15a, a15b, d1, e2b, g1b, i1, i2, pss_fr, pcs, mcs, cesd, treat.
• determine whether you want to provide parametric or non-parametric stats - based on your determination of normality assumptions, sample size considerations, appropriateness of the statistical test and communication with your audience.
• include the appropriate statistical test comparing the group measurements and subject characteristics at baseline
• write a statistical methods section describing (and explaining to your readers) the methods you used to create Table 1 and why you choose those methods to make the comparisons between the groups
• write 1-2 paragraphs (as the beginning of a results section) describing the sample overall at baseline and by group (use the data you presented in Table 1 to help you).

Report Template for Homework 03

See the WORD document template N736Homework03_Template.docx you can download from https://github.com/melindahiggins2000/N736Fall2017/blob/master/N736Homework03_Template.docx - click “Download”.

Variables in HELP dataset to be used for Homework 03