Analysis & Results @ Thursday, February 3, 2011
After collecting the data required, we proceed to tabulate our findings.
(Please see Appendix B)
Appendix B
In appendix C, we have identified the frequencies of the oral and axillary temperature taken.
Appendix C
In appendix D, this graph indicated the frequency for the 'difference between the oral and axillary temperature.'
Appendix D
In finding the relationship between these two scale data, we proceeded to Pearson's R to establish/understand the relationship.
(Please see Appendix E)
Appendix E
Our results:
Since p = 0.962 which is greater than 0.05, the null hypothesis should not be rejected. There is no relationship between the oral and axilla temperature. Therefore, there is no significant relationship between oral and axilla temperatures (Pearson’s R = 0.09, p > 0.05, N = 30).
Variance:
However the plot graph shows that axilla has a wider range of distribution of data (between 35.6 to 36.4) compared to oral temperature which might indicate the varied measurements of each subject.
Appendix F
Appendix F shows that the data are positively skewed and thus the median is 0.5 degrees C.
Appendix G
The scatter plot graph shows a negative correlation coefficient.