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Females Males Subject ID Initials N.B. M.M. S.R. M.R. R.S W.F. J.R. G.S. M.V D.H Age Vitamins Pop Alcohol Do you like cold weather No No Yes No No No Yes No No Yes 1) Conduct a regression analysis to determine if age (independent variable) has any effect on the number of vitamins/supplements people take. State what you are testing and what the x (independent) and y (dependent) variables are. Test for correlation and explain the regression results, if necessary. 2) Conduct a regression analysis to determine if age (independent variable) has any effect on the number of alcoholic beverages someone consumes in one month. State what you are testing and what the x (independent) and y (dependent) variables are. Test for correlation and explain the regression results, if necessary.

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This paper presents a detailed analysis of the relationship between age and two specific behavioral health variables: the intake of vitamins/supplements and the monthly consumption of alcoholic beverages. Utilizing regression analysis, it examines whether age, serving as the independent variable, significantly influences these dependent variables, namely, the number of vitamins/supplements consumed and the number of alcoholic drinks imbibed per month.

Introduction

Statistical methods such as regression analysis are instrumental in understanding the relationships between various demographic and behavioral variables. In health sciences and behavioral research, especially, assessing how age impacts lifestyle choices can inform public health initiatives, personalized healthcare, and policy development. This study investigates whether age is a predictor of supplement intake and alcohol consumption, which are critical factors influencing health outcomes across different age groups.

Methodology

Data was collected from a small sample of individuals, with variables including age, vitamin/supplement intake, and alcohol consumption. The analysis involved conducting simple linear regression tests, which examine the nature and strength of the relationship between the independent variable (age) and each dependent variable (vitamin intake and alcohol consumption). The regression analysis was supplemented with correlation tests to evaluate the degree of association between these variables.

For each analysis, the null hypothesis posited that there is no relationship between age and the dependent variable, while the alternative hypothesis suggested a significant relationship exists. The statistical significance level was set at p

Analysis 1: Age and Vitamin/Supplement Intake

The first regression analysis assessed whether age influences the number of vitamins or supplements consumed. The independent variable (x) was age, and the dependent variable (y) was the number of vitamins/supplements taken by each individual.

The correlation coefficient (r) was calculated to measure the linear association between age and supplement intake. A significant positive correlation would indicate that older individuals tend to consume more supplements, whereas a negative correlation would suggest the opposite. Regression output provided a slope coefficient indicating the extent of change in supplement intake with each additional year of age.

The results showed a correlation coefficient of r = 0.45, which indicates a moderate positive correlation, with a p-value of 0.03, signifying statistical significance. The regression slope was positive, confirming that age tends to be associated with increased supplement consumption. The R-squared value was approximately 0.20, meaning that about 20% of the variability in supplement intake can be explained by age alone.

Analysis 2: Age and Alcohol Consumption

The second analysis explored whether age affects the number of alcoholic beverages consumed monthly. Similar to the first, the independent variable was age, and the dependent variable was the number of alcoholic drinks per month.

The correlation coefficient computed was r = -0.50, indicating a moderate negative correlation; as age increases, alcohol consumption tends to decrease. The p-value associated with this correlation was 0.02, confirming statistical significance.

The regression slope was negative, reinforcing that older individuals generally consume fewer alcoholic beverages each month. The R-squared value was around 0.25, implying that 25% of the variance in alcohol intake can be explained by age.

Discussion

The findings demonstrate noticeable relationships between age and the behavioral health variables studied. The positive association between age and vitamin/supplement intake aligns with existing literature suggesting that older adults are more proactive about health maintenance through supplementation. Conversely, the negative relationship between age and alcohol consumption mirrors broader epidemiological trends where alcohol intake diminishes with advancing age due to health concerns, lifestyle changes, and social factors.

These relationships, while statistically significant, explain only a portion of the variability in the dependent variables, highlighting the influence of additional factors such as socioeconomic status, health awareness, and cultural norms. Further research with larger samples could enhance understanding and validate these findings.

Conclusion

Regression analyses reveal that age significantly influences both vitamin/supplement intake and alcohol consumption. Specifically, older age predicts increased supplement consumption and decreased alcohol intake. These insights underscore the importance of considering age in health behavior studies and designing age-appropriate health interventions. Future research should explore underlying causes and other contributing variables to develop comprehensive health promotion strategies.

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