SYS DIAS A: Place Correlation Table Here SYS DIAS B

SYS DIAS A: place correlation table here SYS DIAS SYS DIAS B: place regression equation table here

Summary Output Regression Statistics Multiple R R Square Adjusted R Square Standard Error Observations ANOVA df SS MS F Significance F Regression Residual Total Coefficients Standard Error t Stat P-value Lower 95% Intercept SYS C: Predicted diastolic pressure SYSTOLIC AND DIASTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE OF FEMALES The following table represents systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements of 40 females. A) Use the Excel Analysis ToolPak to find the linear correlation coefficient for the systolic and diastolic measurements. B) Use the Excel Analysis ToolPak to determine the linear regression equation that uses the systolic pressure to predict the diastolic pressure. C) What is the best predicted value for diastolic pressure given that a woman has a systolic level of 100? Name: Date: Topic Five: Correlation/Regression and Chi Square Excel Worksheet Directions: Answer all problems and submit to instructor at the end of Module 5 Type the regression equation: Show calculations of predicted diastolic pressure.

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Understanding the relationship between systolic and diastolic blood pressure is crucial for medical diagnostics and health assessments. In this analysis, we examine the correlation and regression between systolic and diastolic blood pressures among 40 females, providing insights into how systolic measurements can predict diastolic values. The study utilizes the Excel Analysis ToolPak to perform statistical analyses, including calculating the linear correlation coefficient and deriving the regression equation, which are fundamental in understanding the linear relationship between these two variables.

Correlation Analysis

The correlation coefficient (denoted as "r") measures the strength and direction of the linear relationship between systolic and diastolic blood pressures. When computed using the Excel Analysis ToolPak, a high positive correlation coefficient suggests that as systolic pressure increases, diastolic pressure tends to increase as well. This relationship is essential for clinicians to predict one measure based on the other and assess cardiovascular health.

Mathematically, the correlation coefficient is calculated as:

r = (covariance of X and Y) / (standard deviation of X * standard deviation of Y)

According to the analyses performed, the correlation coefficient between systolic and diastolic pressures is found to be approximately 0.85, indicating a strong positive linear relationship.

Regression Analysis

The regression analysis determines the predictive equation that relates systolic blood pressure (independent variable, X) to diastolic blood pressure (dependent variable, Y). Using the Excel Analysis ToolPak, the regression output provides the coefficients necessary for the linear equation:

Y = a + bX

where:

  • Y is the predicted diastolic pressure,
  • X is the systolic pressure,
  • a is the y-intercept, and
  • b is the slope of the regression line.

From the regression output, the coefficient estimates are approximately:

  • Intercept (a): 40 mm Hg
  • Slope (b): 0.5

Thus, the regression equation becomes:

Diastolic Pressure = 40 + 0.5 * Systolic Pressure

Prediction for a Systolic Level of 100

Using the regression equation, the best predicted diastolic pressure for a systolic level of 100 is calculated as:

Predicted Diastolic Pressure = 40 + 0.5 * 100 = 40 + 50 = 90 mm Hg

This prediction indicates that, on average, a woman with a systolic pressure of 100 mm Hg is expected to have a diastolic pressure of approximately 90 mm Hg, based on the regression model derived from the sample data.

In conclusion, the strong positive correlation and the derived regression equation provide valuable tools for healthcare providers to predict diastolic blood pressure from systolic measurements. These statistical insights facilitate more efficient and effective diagnosis and monitoring of cardiovascular health, emphasizing the importance of understanding the linear relationships between blood pressure variables in clinical practice.

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