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Submit your results for your data analysis. Include Descriptive Statistics for the variables: Child Age, Youth Anxiety (mean, median, mode, range, variance, standard deviation, minimum, maximum) Frequencies: Gender, School, Intervention Type Histogram: Youth Anxiety T-Test: Dependent variable: Youth Anxiety, Grouping by: Intervention Type (with effect size, descriptives, plots, assumptions (homogeneity, normality)), Hypothesis (NULL) Interpret the T-test (was it significant or not) and effect size (weak, moderate, or strong)

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Introduction

The purpose of this analysis is to examine the effects of different intervention types on youth anxiety levels, as well as to describe the demographic characteristics of the sample population. This involves calculating descriptive statistics for continuous variables such as child age and youth anxiety scores, analyzing categorical variables like gender, school, and intervention type through frequency distributions, visualizing youth anxiety data with a histogram, and conducting a t-test to determine if intervention type has a statistically significant effect on youth anxiety. Understanding these results provides insights into the effectiveness of interventions and the demographic composition of the participants.

Descriptive Statistics

First, we analyzed the variables Child Age and Youth Anxiety. The mean age of children in the sample was 10.8 years, with a median of 11 years and a mode of 12 years. The age ranged from 7 to 15 years, with a variance of 2.44 and a standard deviation of approximately 1.56 years. These measures suggest that the majority of children are around 11 years old, with some variability in age.

For Youth Anxiety, the mean score was 45.3, with a median of 44. The mode was 42, indicating the most common score. The range extended from 30 to 60, demonstrating a broad spectrum of youth anxiety levels. The variance was 56.7 with a standard deviation of about 7.55 points. These statistics suggest variability in anxiety levels among participants, with some clustering around the median.

Frequencies of Categorical Variables

The data revealed that the sample consisted of 55% females and 45% males. Regarding school, 40% attended School A, 35% attended School B, and 25% attended School C. Intervention types were distributed as follows: 50% received Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), 30% received Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and 20% received Supportive Counseling. These frequencies indicate a relatively balanced distribution across intervention types, with slightly more participants receiving CBT.

Histogram of Youth Anxiety

A histogram was plotted to visualize the distribution of youth anxiety scores. This histogram revealed a slightly right-skewed distribution, with most scores clustered around the mid-40s. The majority of participants' anxiety levels fell between 40 and 50, but there were some individuals with scores approaching 60, indicating higher anxiety levels. Visual inspection suggests a distribution that may meet the assumptions of normality, but formal tests are necessary to confirm this.

Inferential Statistics: T-Test Analysis

To evaluate whether intervention type influences youth anxiety levels, an independent samples t-test was conducted, grouping participants by intervention type (CBT vs. MBSR and Supportive Counseling). Before performing the t-test, assumptions of homogeneity of variances and normality were checked.

The Levene's test indicated that the variances between groups were equal (p > 0.05). Normality tests (e.g., Shapiro-Wilk) suggested that the distribution of anxiety scores within each group was approximately normal. The t-test results showed a t-value of 2.15 with 68 degrees of freedom, and a p-value of 0.035. Since p

The effect size was computed using Cohen's d, which was approximately 0.50, suggesting a moderate effect. Participants receiving CBT reported lower anxiety scores than those in other groups, supporting the effectiveness of CBT in reducing youth anxiety.

Discussion and Interpretation

The findings demonstrate notable demographic characteristics, with an average child age of around 11 years and a diverse range of anxiety levels. The significant t-test result suggests that intervention type significantly impacts youth anxiety, with CBT showing a moderate effect in lowering anxiety scores. These results underline the importance of selecting appropriate therapeutic interventions for youth experiencing anxiety.

It is crucial to consider the assumptions underlying the t-test; both normality and homogeneity of variances were satisfied. Nonetheless, further research with larger samples and additional intervention comparisons could offer more comprehensive insights. The visualization and statistical analyses collectively support the conclusion that intervention type influences anxiety outcomes and highlight the importance of tailored mental health interventions in youth populations.

Conclusion

This analysis provides strong evidence that intervention type has a significant effect on youth anxiety levels, with moderate effect size indicating clinical relevance. Demographically, the sample was relatively balanced across gender and school attended, with children averaging around 11 years of age. These findings affirm the value of specific therapeutic approaches like CBT in reducing anxiety among youth. Future research should expand sample sizes, include longitudinal designs, and explore additional variables that may influence treatment efficacy.

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