Create A Research Hypothesis In Your Area Of Study 386067

Create A Research Hypothesis In Your Area Of Study That Would Be Answe

Create a research hypothesis in your area of study that would be answered using either a correlation/regression. Please first list the question and then your response below each question so that it is clear what question you are answering. Include the following: 1. Introduction: Brief description of the study including the purpose and importance of the research question being asked. 2. What is the null hypothesis? What is the research hypothesis? 3. Participants/Sampling Method: Describe your sampling method. What is your sample size? Who is your population of interest? How representative is the sample of the population under study? 4. Data Analysis: Describe the statistical analysis. (HINT: This should either be a correlation/regression depending on your research question). What is your IV(s)? What is your DV? What level of measurement are your IV(s) and DV (nominal, ordinal, interval or ratio)? What is your alpha level? 5. Results & Discussion: Did you reject the null hypothesis? What information did you use to lead you to your conclusion? Was your p value greater than or less than your alpha? NOTE: You can just make up numbers, but include your made-up p value. 2 pages long $5 USD per page due in 12 hours 10pm Eastern US time. Here's a sample of what I want: What is the null hypothesis? What is the research hypothesis? Null: There is no relationship between income and obesity. Research: There is a relationship between income and obesity. Describe your sampling method. What is your sample size? Who is your population of interest? How representative is the sample of the population under study? In order to attain patient information, in an orderly form, that was reliable and accurate, we partnered with Health and Human Services (DHHS) offices around the country. We randomly selected 100 DHHS offices, distributed correspondence explaining the purpose of our research, and requested data from 20 randomly chosen healthcare applications completed by men from each of them. Due to protected health information being involved, we had to ensure that the transaction was HIPAA approved and did not disclose any personal information about an individual. The correspondence asked that the DHHS offices only send the following details in matched pairs (monthly income, weight). The sample size would be 100 DHHS offices x 20 applications = 2,000 pairs of data (income, weight). The population of interest is Medicaid applicants since income is a factor in whether or not they receive assistance and income is a requirement on the application. Although weight is not identified on the Medicaid application, we assume for the sake of this study that the DHHS office has weight in the patient record. Therefore, we can receive all of our data from the same type of source, public health offices, which can each provide a list of 20 sets of data. I think the population under study is a great sample to examine. Medicaid recipients are often required to get a primary care provider (PCP) and are incentivized to utilize the PCP. The PCP would be the first point of contact for a yearly physical to address any serious health issues, such as obesity. The data needed to be selected with the same sex. For example, if the data were collected from men and women, but the sex was not identified, the data may be skewed because the range of weights would be very large. Since we requested records from all men, we expect more consistency in the research. They also are required to re-apply each month to confirm ongoing qualification based on income. The data collected should be recent. Describe the statistical analysis. The analysis conducted was a correlation study. The data were collected using an appropriate method, a scatterplot of the data sets confirmed a linear relationship, and outliers were removed. In this case, the data sets were plotted and showed a negative correlation, indicating that higher income was associated with lower weight. A negative correlation resulted in a correlation coefficient of r = -0.357. What is your IV? DV? What level of measurement are your IV and DV? The independent variable is monthly income. The dependent variable is weight. Both are ratio level of measurement. The data have a natural zero point, are numerical, and differences are meaningful (Triola, 2014). What is your alpha level? The alpha level is 0.05. Did you reject the null hypothesis? Yes, I rejected the null hypothesis that stated “there is no relationship between income and obesity.” What information did you use to lead you to your conclusion? I used the alpha value of 0.05 and the p-value of 0.0218 to conclude. Was your p-value greater than or less than your alpha? The p-value was less than alpha, so I rejected the null hypothesis because the data suggest a significant correlation between income and obesity. References Ogden, C. L., Carroll, M. D., Kit, B. K., & Flegal, K. M. (2014). Prevalence of childhood and adult obesity in the United States. JAMA, 311(8), 806-814. Triola, M. F. (2014). Elementary Statistics (12th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc.

Paper For Above instruction

The relationship between physical activity and weight management has garnered significant interest among health researchers and professionals. Understanding whether increased physical activity correlates with weight loss or healthier body composition can inform public health policies and individual health strategies. This study aims to investigate the relationship between the frequency of physical activity and body mass index (BMI) among college-aged adults, a population increasingly susceptible to sedentary lifestyles owing to technological and academic demands. Given the importance of addressing obesity and promoting regular physical activity, establishing a quantifiable link through statistical analysis is vital for evidence-based interventions.

The null hypothesis (H₀) for this study states that there is no relationship between the frequency of physical activity (independent variable) and BMI (dependent variable). Conversely, the research hypothesis (H₁) posits that a significant relationship exists between these variables. Specifically, increased physical activity will be associated with a lower BMI, indicating an inverse correlation.

In terms of participants and sampling, the study employs a stratified random sampling method to ensure diverse representation across various academic disciplines and year levels within a college campus. A total of 300 students, aged 18-25 years, are randomly selected from the student registry, which encompasses the entire student population of approximately 10,000 individuals. The participant pool reflects a broad demographic spectrum, including different genders, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds, making the sample representative of the college population and suitable for generalization.

Data collection involves administering a structured questionnaire that captures self-reported frequency of physical activity per week and measured BMI based on self-reported height and weight. The independent variable, the frequency of physical activity, is measured on an ordinal scale (e.g., 0, 1-2, 3-4, 5+ times per week). The dependent variable, BMI, is calculated from reported height and weight, both measured on ratio scales. The analysis uses Pearson’s correlation coefficient to evaluate the linear relationship between these variables, with an alpha level set at 0.05.

The statistical analysis seeks to determine the strength and direction of the relationship between physical activity and BMI. A scatterplot visually confirms the linear trend, and outlier responses are examined and removed if necessary. The correlation coefficient (r) computed indicates the degree of association, with a negative value supporting the hypothesis that higher activity frequency correlates with lower BMI.

Results indicate that the correlation coefficient was r = -0.422, with a p-value of 0.015. Since the p-value is less than the alpha level of 0.05, the null hypothesis is rejected. The findings suggest a statistically significant inverse relationship: as physical activity increases, BMI tends to decrease among college students. These results carry substantial implications for health promotion, emphasizing the importance of regular physical activity in weight management strategies for young adults.

In conclusion, this study demonstrates that there is a significant negative correlation between physical activity and BMI within the sampled college population. The negative correlation coefficient confirms that increased engagement in physical activity is associated with improved weight status. Future research could explore causal relationships through longitudinal designs or intervention studies to further substantiate these findings.

References

• Ogden, C. L., Carroll, M. D., Kit, B. K., & Flegal, K. M. (2014). Prevalence of childhood and adult obesity in the United States. JAMA, 311(8), 806-814.
• Triola, M. F. (2014). Elementary Statistics (12th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc.
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