Question: A study was undertaken to determine whether there was a significant weight (in lb) loss after one year course of therapy for diabetes, and whether

A study was undertaken to determine whether there was a significant weight (in lb) loss after one year course of therapy for diabetes, and whether the amount of weight (in lb) loss was related to initial weight. The following table gives the initial weight (x) and weight after one year of therapy (y) for 16 newly diagnosed adult diabetic patients.

Subject x y
1 140 115
2 160 130
3 180 135
4 120 125
5 132 112
6 146 130
7 190 160
8 200 160
9 120 123
10 145 143
11 150 125
12 160 140
13 160 135
14 149 120
15 129 119
16 150 130

  1. Is a one-sided or two sided test needed here?

b. What is the mean weight for each time period?

c. What is the standard deviation for each time period?

  1. Which statistical test is appropriate to use on these data?

e. Carry out the hypothesis test(s) in question in above d. Use =0.01

f. Are the means statistically different?

Find the 99% confidence interval for the difference of the two means on weight. Interpret your finding

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